Police are currently treating the death as suspicious. His next of kin have not yet been informed.
A 41-year-old woman from Paignton has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.
Emergency services remain at the scene and a cordon is in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 348 of Wednesday 27 February.
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