Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman's body was discovered near Honiton.

A 26-year-old 'local man' has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

The body of Katherine Bevan, 53, was discovered in farm buildings in Gittisham, near Honiton, on Friday, January 3. Police were called at around 10.45pm.

Her next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem was completed on Saturday, January 18, at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Officers from the Major Crime Team, based in Exeter, have launched a murder investigation.

Anyone who feels they have information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101, quoting reference 817 of 03/03/2020.