The body of a woman found on the Maryport shoreline has been identified.

Police have confirmed that the woman was 34 years old and from the local area.

A spokesman for the force said: "Formal identification has taken place.

"The incident is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing."

Police would not name the woman.

The body was discovered near Maryport's golf course just after 9.40am on Monday by a member of the public.