Body of 13-year-old girl on holiday with her family found under cliffs in Devon

The teenager was on holiday with her family from outside of the force area

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 19th Apr 2021

A teenage girl - who was on holiday with her family in Exmouth - has sadly died.

Emergency services were called to the area on Friday evening (16 April) following concerns for her welfare.

The body of a 13-year-old girl was found at the base of cliffs at Sandy Bay.

"Police were called at around 6.10pm on Friday 16 April to a report of concern for a female.

"Officers attended alongside other emergency services and the body of a 13-year-old girl, who was on holiday with her family from out of the Force area, was discovered at the base of cliffs at Sandy Bay, Exmouth.

"Her next-of-kin have been informed.

"Her death is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner."

Devon and Cornwall Police

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