Body discovered in search for missing man in Penhill

A cordon is in place around Westbury Road in Penhill

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 28th Nov 2024

Wiltshire Police tell us a body has been discovered in their search for a missing 52-year-old man.

A cordon is in place around Westbury Road in Penhill - as Robert was reported missing late last night from his home.

Officers tell us his family have been told - and formal identification will take place in due course.

In a statement sent to us "Robert, 52, was reported missing late last night (27/11) from his home in Penhill.

"Sadly, a body was discovered early this morning, and while formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of Robert have been informed of this latest development.

"Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

"Formal identification will take place in due course.

"Although it is early stages, we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death."

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