Search operation underway for young woman in Topsham

A search operation is underway in Topsham following concerns for a young woman.

Police officers were called to Topsham at 5.30am after a member of the public reported seeing the woman in a distressed state.

Members of the Exmouth Coast Guard are believed to be in attendance, with the agency stating they were on a 'call out' at 6.54am.

The woman is described as white, aged 20 or younger, with brown hair in a ponytail. She was wearing a black vest, black tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.

There were possible further sightings of her around Countess Wear and Topsham Quay.

It is not clear who the woman is, if she is unwell or has been a victim of crime.

If you see this woman, or can assist police in identifying her, please call police on 101 quoting reference 90 of 1st July 2014.