Body found in Bridgend in search for man missing since Christmas Eve

Police searching for a man who was last seen on Christmas Eve have found a body in woodland in Bridgend.

The family of Leon Shaw have been updated, following the discovery in the Litchard area.

Formal identification is yet to take place.

In a statement, South Wales Police said:

"HM Coroner has been informed and a coronial investigation will now take place into the circumstances of his death.

"Our thoughts are with the next of kin at this difficult time."

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