Emergency crews recovered human remains from a property on Mill Lane in Torquay on Friday, August 7, with police believing the body is that of a man who went missing in 2024. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the remains were removed from the scene, though formal identification has not yet been completed.
The force said the family of a man reported missing in 2024 has been informed of the development. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner, according to Devon Line.
Police Statement on Mill Lane Discovery
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said: "The body of a man was found at a property in Torquay on Friday 7 August. We were called to a property on Mill Lane, Torquay, after suspected human remains were located. Emergency services attended and recovered the remains from scene."
The statement continued: "Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of a man reported missing in 2024, has been informed of this development. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner."
Investigation and Next Steps
Police said they would not be releasing any identification publicly at this stage. The investigation is ongoing, with officers preparing a file for the coroner's office.
Devon Line reported that the death is understood not to be treated as suspicious. The recovery operation took place on Friday, August 7, after reports were received about human remains at the property.
Family Informed and Formal Process Underway
The family of the man reported missing in 2024 has been notified, according to the police statement. Formal identification procedures are expected to follow, which will confirm whether the remains are indeed those of the missing individual.
The coroner will receive a file prepared by Devon and Cornwall Police, marking the next stage in the process. No further details about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances of the discovery have been released by authorities at this time.
