Woman on holiday in Polzeath, Cornwall, dies after being pulled from sea

The body of a woman has been recovered from the sea off the Cornish coast.

Police were alerted at 10am on Sunday after a 36-year-old woman - on holiday with family and friends - was reported missing in Polzeath.

A coastal search was launched and a female was recovered from the sea and taken to Treliske Hospital.

The victim was confirmed dead on arrival at hospital.

Police are investigating the circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.