Man's body discovered in car found at bottom of cliffs in west Cornwall

Police have confirmed the death of a man whose body was found in a car at the base of cliffs in west Cornwall.

The tragic discovery was made in the area of Pendeen Lighthouse on Sunday afternoon (12th June).

Officers, supported by the coastguard and paramedics, attended the scene after receiving a call shortly before 2pm.

They say the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

The family of missing Richard Mockford, 60, have been informed of the development.

In a statement, the force said: "Police were called just before 2pm today, Sunday 12 June, with reports of a vehicle being located at the bottom of Pendeen Cliff in the area of Pendeen Lighthouse.

"Units attended including support from the Coastguard and the Ambulance Service; the body of a man was found within the vehicle.

"This death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is to be prepared for the coroner.

"The family of 60-year-old Richard Mockford, who was reported missing since Friday 10 June, have been informed of this development".

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