THE body of a woman has been found after a cross-county search operation was launched.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the body of a woman was found at the foot of the cliffs between Seaton and Beer.

A search operation was launched yesterday by Lyme Regis Coastguard and police at around 9.30pm.

A police spokesman said: "Police were called around 9.30pm on Thursday 11 February to reports of a concern for welfare for a woman near the cliffs at Beer.

"Officers attended along with the Coastguard and NPAS police helicopter.

"The body of a female was discovered at the foot of the cliffs.

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

For emergencies on the sea, cliff, river, mud, harbour and beach call 999 and ask for the coastguard.