The body of a 47-year-old man has been recovered after two swimmers went missing on Christmas Day, police have said.

Officers said they found the man on Tuesday after two swimmers at Budleigh Salterton, Devon went missing during a festive swim in December.

Formal identification is yet to be carried out, but officers said they believe the person to be a 47-year-old man. His next-of-kin have been informed.

One of the swimmers was named as local antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 64.

Supt Ryan Doyle, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said the discovery was “very sad news”.

He added: “We have spoken with his family and we are continuing to support them through this difficult time. Understandably they have asked for their privacy to be respected.

“The family of the second missing man has also been informed and are being supported.”