Christmas Day swimmer feared dead after being swept out to sea named as Matthew Upham

Matthew Upham, 63, is reported to be one of two men feared dead after being swept out to sea while swimming off a Devon beach on Christmas Day

An antiques dealer is feared to have drowned after being swept out to sea during a Christmas Day swim.

Matthew Upham, 63, known locally for running Matthew Upham Antiques, has been identified as one of two men who went missing in rough waters at Budleigh Salterton on Christmas Day.

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