Body confirmed as missing Rose Polge

Following formal identification, officers have confirmed the woman’s body recovered from the Dorset coast on Friday 1 April is that of missing Torbay Hospital junior doctor Rose Polge.

A police spokesman said Rose’s family have been informed and they request their privacy at this very difficult time.

The 25-year-old was reported missing from Torquay on Friday 12 February.

Rose’s car was found in Anstey’s Cove just after 6pm that day and officers from in and around the Torbay area were involved in searches to locate her, as well as Coastguard, RNLI and Dartmoor Search and Rescue groups.