Public Health officials have confirmed that they suspect Norovirus is the cause of an outbreak of sickness at the River Dart Country Park.

Over the weekend more than 40 cases were reported at the holiday park near Ashburton after holidaymakers reported similar symptoms of sickness and diarrhoea.

The pirate ship lake at the holiday park near Ashburton has been drained and closed while the source of the sickness bug is investigated.

The owners of the holiday park confirmed that 40 cases had been reported by Saturday, with five more on Sunday and one on Monday.

Samples and specimens were passed to South Hams District Council Environmental Health department. Results of tests are expected in two days’ time.