Unexplained death as body in search for missing man found
Police are investigating the death of a man near Tiverton after a body in the search for a missing man was discovered. The family of missing man Luke Gallinari have been made aware of the discovery, which took place on Friday, December 22, but formal identification is yet to take place. Luke, 37, from Exeter was last heard from on Tuesday, November 14[1].
Police have confirmed that the death is unexplained and detectives are actively enquiring into the circumstances. A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police has said: "The body of a man has been located near Tiverton[2] today, Friday 22 December. "His death is currently being treated as unexplained, while detectives carry out enquiries into the circumstances.
Formal identification is due to take place.
"The family of Luke Gallinari, 37, from Exeter[3], who was last heard from on Tuesday 14 November, have been made aware.
They have asked that their privacy be respected."