A 39-year-old man was found dead in the centre of Totnes on Friday evening.

Police were called to Vire Island at 6.50pm following concerns for the man’s welfare.

An ambulance was also called to the scene, and paramedics confirmed he had died.

Police cordoned off the area to make enquiries and try and establish what had happened.

A police spokeswoman said they are not treating the death as suspicious and that a file will be prepared for the coroner.

The man is from Totnes, police say.