POLICE searching for a man reported missing from Tutshill on 24th August have found a body.

The body was found in the River Wye at Brockweir last Thursday afternoon, 30th August.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but it is believed to be 46-year-old Jeremy Stent. His next of kin has been informed.

Jeremy Stent was last seen in Wyebank Road, heading towards Beachley Road, shortly before 9.30pm on 24th August.

Gloucestershire Constabulary officers conducted the search alongside teams from the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) and the Chepstow Coastguard.

A spokesperson from Gloucestershire Police said: “Gloucestershire Constabulary would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the search and rescue operation.

“Our thoughts are with Mr Stent’s family at this time.”