Man's body found on S Devon coast

The body of a man reported missing has been discovered off the coast of Salcombe  early this morning (18th September).

A 51-year-old Kingsbridge man who is believed to have gone fishing early on Thursday  (17th Spetember) was reported missing at around midnight. A search was launched with the involvement of the Coastguard and the helicopter from Chivenor.

A body was disciovered near Gara Rock at around 3.20am and was later taken to Derriford. Family have been informed and formal identifdication of the body has taken place.

Police are treating the incident as non-suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.