A body has been found in Somerset following the search for a missing 23-year-old man. Henry, from Wells, just 23 miles from Bristol, had been missing for nearly a week before a body was found last night.
He had quickly become the centre of an urgent police appeal as concern for growing for his welfare. However, Avon and Somerset Police sadly located a body in the Wells area during searches for him last night.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the news online and said: "Tragically, officers last night located a body in the Wells area during the search for missing 23yo man Henry.
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"The death isn't believed to be suspicious but officers will continue to carry out enquiries for the coroner. Our thoughts are with Henry's family at this awful time."
Henry went missing on Friday, February 18, and had not been sighted since. He was described as "very slim" and was dressed in black clothing and black trainers when last witnessed.
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