Man found dead on Dartmoor in search for missing driverHis family have been informedView Image Police had previously issued a missing appeal (Image: Paul Gillis / Reach PLC)Police searching for a missing Devon man have made a tragic discovery. ‌Devon and Cornwall Police issued a public appeal yesterday after the 63-year-old, from Newton Ferrers, was reported missing on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the force said: "Police searching for a missing person from Newton Ferrers have located a man deceased on Dartmoor. "Formal identification is yet to be carried out but officers believe the man to be 63-year-old Jonathan Brunton who was reported missing on Tuesday. Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away.

Source: Daily Mirror February 20, 2026 00:44 UTC