Police searching for missing man find body
Officers made the discovery in Wellingborough
Detectives searching for a missing man in Wellingborough have sadly found a body at the Embankment.
Police officers and crews from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service have been on the lookout since Saturday evening (February 22nd) following reports of missing man – 30-year-old Sam.
Sadly, at about 2pm today (February 24th), a body was found in the water. Formal identification is yet to take place but it is believed to be Sam.
Detective Inspector Beth Warren said:
“This is a very sad set of circumstances, and my thoughts are with everyone who loved Sam at this devastating time.
“Although formal identification is yet to take place, we have made Sam’s next of kin aware of this tragic discovery and we will continue to support them.”
At the present time, detectives are not treating this incident as suspicious and in the coming days will be working to prepare a report for the Coroner.