POLICE have confirmed that a body found off Portland is that of missing junior doctor Rose Polge.

The body was recovered on April 1 by a sailing vessel called Phoenix off Portland Bill.

Last week, Devon and Cornwall Police said they were 'working on the belief' that the body was that of the missing 25-year-old.

A statement released by the force today said: "Following formal identification, officers have confirmed the woman’s body recovered from the Dorset coast on Friday 1 April is that of Rose Polge.

"Rose’s family have been informed and they request their privacy at this very difficult time.

"The 25-year-old was reported missing from Torquay on Friday 12 February.

"Rose’s car was found in Anstey’s Cove just after 6pm that day and officers from in and around the Torbay area were involved in searches to locate her, as well as Coastguard, RNLI and Dartmoor Search and Rescue groups."