POLICE sealed off an area of Bakers Park in Newton Abbot this afternoon after a body was found.

Officers rushed to the Vicary’s Field area of the beauty spot, just off Wolborough Street, amid concerns for a person’s welfare at 1.20pm.

They later discovered a body of a man believed to be in his 40s.

His death isn’t believed to be suspicious.

Police were preparing to issue a statement about the tragedy later this afternoon.

South Devon Coroner Ian Arrow is being informed of the death.