Human remains belonged to same man, police say

An investigation was launched after human remains were found on Westward Ho! beach and on Appledore's coastline in May

Human remains found on two beaches in Devon have been identified as being the same man, police have said.

An investigation was launched in May after remains appeared on Westward Ho! beach near Bideford and part of the coastline in Appledore on 22 May.

Devon and Cornwall Police said both sets of remains had been identified and belonged to the same man.

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