Body found in search for Sebastian Sailes from Chippenham

Police searching for missing 21 year old Sebastian Sailes in Chippenham have recovered a body from the River Avon.

Divers made the discovery, with Seb's family informed.

Wiltshire Police say they're thoughts are with them at this time.

Formal identification has yet to take place.

Superintendent James Brain said: “This development will of course be devastating for Sebastian’s family.

“I would like to offer my sincere condolences, and I know that everyone involved in supporting this operation will also be thinking of Sebastian’s family.

“We will continue to offer our support over the coming days.

“I would ask that their privacy is respected.”

Sebastian was last seen walking along Lovers Walk in Chippenham at around 11.30pm on Thursday 27th February, after leaving the Black Horse Pub.

He is thought to have headed south on Avon Valley Walk towards his home in Notton.

Since he was reported missing, Wiltshire Police, volunteers from Wiltshire Search and Rescue, Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire, specialist support teams from other forces, local businesses and support charities have been working tirelessly to locate him.

{{news}}