A BODY has been found on a Devon beach after a search was launched for a man who went missing.
Robert Sutton, 38, was reported to be missing from Paignton yesterday evening by people concerned about his welfare.
A search was launched involving the Devon and Cornwall Police, the RNLI and the coastguard.
At around 11.45pm last night a body was found on Hollicombe beach.
Mr Sutton’s family have been made aware of the discovery.
Formal identification is still to take place and the death isn’t thought to be suspicious, the police said.
A statement from the Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Emergency services searching for 38-year-old Robert Sutton, who had been reported missing from Paignton on the night of Saturday 16 May, have found the body of a man.
“Robert’s family have been informed of this development. Police, HM Coastguard and the RNLI conducted searches of the area after Robert was reported missing at around 7.40pm.”
Tributes have already been coming in for Mr Sutton.
One person wrote on Facebook: “I hope you’re at peace now, dude.”
While another posted: “Very sad news, thinking of his friends and family – sending love.”
