Body found in woods near Newquay in search for missing man

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 22nd Jun 2021

A body has been found in the search for a missing man near Newquay.

Police issued an appeal to try and find Richard Seabourne, known as 'Sebo', on Sunday.

The 46-year-old from Gwent was last seen at around 6am in the White Cross Caravan Park area.

Now officers involved in the searches have confirmed that a body has been found in woods near Newquay.

Richard's family has been made aware but formal identification is yet to take place.

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

"The body of a man has been located in woods near Newquay last night, Monday 21 June.

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

"Formal identification is due to take place.

"The family of Richard “Sebo” Seabourne, 46, from Gwent, who was reported missing from the Newquay area on Sunday 20th June, have been made aware."

Devon and Cornwall Police

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