A body found near Sidmouth thought to be that of missing person

Yesterday (Thursday 11 August) a woman's body was found near Sidmouth, according to Devon and Cornwall Police.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but the death is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.

Sarah Buckingham (54) from Exeter was reported missing on Wednesday (10 August) and her family have been informed of the discovery.

A Devon and Cornwall spokesperson said: "The body of a woman has been located near Sidmouth today, Thursday 11 August.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Formal identification is due to take place.

The family of Sarah Buckingham, 54, from Exeter, who was reported missing on Wednesday 10 August, have been made aware."