A BODY found washed up at Portland in Dorset at the beginning of the month was that of missing Torquay doctor Rose Polge, police confirmed today.

Rose, 25, was reported missing on February 12 after her car was found abandoned at Anstey’s Cove in Torquay.

Her body was discovered on April 1.

A police spokesman said this morning: ‘Following formal identification, officers have confirmed the woman’s body is that of Rose Polge.’

He added: ‘Rose’s family have been informed and they request their privacy at this very difficult time.’