Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) offices in Truro, Plymouth, Taunton and Gloucester are to close.

The offices will be replaced by two main hubs, planned for Exeter and Bristol.

The cost-cutting measure is not expected to lead to job losses and is "still at a very early stage".

A spokesman said: "We will not be pulling the rug from under our staff." Adding: There should be no real impact on the public."