Police have launched a missing person investigation to locate the whereabouts of a 24-year-old missing woman from Cornwall, whose car was last seen in Budleigh Salterton.

According to a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police: "We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Julia Williams, 24, from Truro, whose car was last seen in Budleigh Salterton.

"Her vehicle, a blue Peugeot 207, was located at the Lyme Kiln car park in the early hours of Saturday 5 September.

"It is believed that Julia arrived here between 8pm and midnight and that she has remained within Budliegh Salterton, the beach, and the surrounding area.

"Julia, pictured, is described as a white female, approximately 5'9" in height, of medium build with strikingly blond curly hair. She was last seen wearing a navy blue polka dot dress and Doc Marten boots."

Anyone who sees Julia is asked to contact police on 999, or anyone who has any information about her whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 or via email at [email protected] quoting log 879, 04/09/20.