Update Monday 28 November: The man has now been identified.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police have identified the body of a man found on the seafront at Sidmouth last week.

"It follows an appeal issued on Friday 25 November, after the body of a man in his 80s was found on rocks at The Esplanade, Sidmouth.

"The man's next of kin have been identified and informed.

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

"We would like to thank members of the public for their help in this matter."

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Police are appealing for help to identify a man who was found dead on rocks at Sidmouth Esplanade on Thursday (24 November) in order to inform his next of kin.

They have reportedly eliminated any known local missing people from their enquiries.

A description of the man released by police is as follows:

• White;
• Possibly in his early 70s;
• Average build;
• Short grey hair;
• Approximately 5ft 10in tall.

He was also wearing a short-sleeved white shirt with a blue check, black trousers with a brown belt, and black socks. He was not wearing any shoes or a jacket and had no personal belongings or jewellery with him.

Detective Inspector Andy Hingston of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We're keen to speak to anyone who may recognise this person from our description.

"We are not treating his death as suspicious at this time and are keen to identify him so that we can inform his next of kin.

"We would ask whether any hotels or care homes are aware of anyone who has not returned, or anyone who thinks they know who he is to contact us."

If you have any information that could help with enquiries, contact police online here or by calling 101 quoting log 443 of 24/11/22.