Police have confirmed that a woman in her 50s has died after they were called to Portreath sea front this morning.

Police received calls to the sea front at 8.20am following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman. Upon arrival they confirmed that the woman had died at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed. A file will now be prepared for the coroner with an inquest expected to take place at a later date.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 8.20am today to Portreath sea front following reports of concern for the welfare of a woman.

“Emergency services attended and a woman in her 50s was confirmed deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

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