POLICE are appealing to the public for help after the discovery of a body on a beach.

Mary Colliver was reported missing on the evening of Friday, September 28, and police were called to Perranporth beach the following morning after reports of a body being found.

Formal identification has now taken place and police have confirmed that the body is that of 86-year-old Mary, who was from Truro.

Her next of kin have been informed.

Detective Constable Matt Cobb said: “This death is currently being treated as unexplained and we are appealing to the public for their help as part of our role in supporting the coroner.

“Police are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Droskyn Hill, the cliffs of Droskyn Hill or Perranporth beach from 3pm into the evening of Friday, September 28, to come forward.

“Mary would have had difficulty walking and would have been using her stick to assist herself. She had a purple walking stick and a beige handbag, which are both still missing.

“Mary was 5ft 3in tall with brown eyes, grey hair and was wearing elasticated brown/grey trousers, a bright blue fleece similar to the one pictured, a purple slipper and a medical slipper.

“If you saw Mary on Friday, or know of the whereabouts of her walking stick or handbag, we would like to hear from you.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101@dc.police.uk, quoting enquiry number EN/015212/18.