A BODY has been discovered at Burrator Reservoir by search teams looking for a missing man from Plymouth who was believed to have been on Dartmoor.

Police were assisted by members of the Dartmoor Rescue Group and the police helicopter on the search for Martin Hough, 53, from Plymstock. They searched the area around the reservoir after the missing man's car was found there.

The body was discovered at midday on Monday, March 17. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

The family have been informed and formal identification is due to take place.