Police appeal after body found in Brixham

Detectives have launched an investigation following the death of a 57-year-old woman in Brixham.

Police and ambulance were called at 11am on Wednesday 11 May after a local woman was found deceased in a field in Gattery Lane.

Detectives from the Major rime Investigation Team have launched an enquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained at this time.

A 65-year-old man, from Brixham, is assisting police with enquiries.

The victim’s next of kin has been informed and specially trained officers are working closely with her family to provide support.

Officers are speaking to a number of potential witnesses as part of the investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to contact police.

Detective Inspector Steve Davies, senior investigating officer, said: “We would urge any member of the public who may have been in the area of Gattery Lane on the morning of Wednesday 11 May to contact police.”

Anyone who can assist with the investigation is asked to email: 101@dc.police.uk or telephone 101, quoting log number 270 of 11 May.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org