Body found in search for missing Essex pensioner

His death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Isabella HudsonPublished 7th Nov 2024
Last updated 7th Nov 2024

Police have suspended their search for Philip Cohen, 81, who had been reported missing from Colchester.

It's after a man’s body was discovered in Wivenhoe.

Formal identification is yet to take place.

Mr Cohen’s family have been informed and officers are supporting them.

The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious.

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