A Lyonshall man was found dead in a hedgerow by a team of Police dog handlers 40 hours after he went missing.

The body of Simon Bufton, 36, was discovered in Holme Marsh near Lyonshall at 4.15pm on Friday (Mar 8).

A police helicopter and a mountain rescue team along with police dogs were used in the search.

Police are making enquiries into the circumstances surrounding Mr Bufton's death on behalf of the county coroner.