Body found by police searching for missing West Dorset man

Officers have been updating us on the search for Nick Fisher

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 17th Nov 2022
Last updated 18th Nov 2022

Police searching for a missing West Dorset man tell us they've located a body.

63-year-old Nick Fisher was last seen in Hooke on Tuesday afternoon (15th November).

Extensive enquiries have been carried out since, with support for Dorset Search and Rescue.

We're told the body of a man was found in Dorchester earlier today (Thursday 17th November).

Formal identification has yet to take place, but it is believed to be Nick and his family's been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and the Dorset coroner has been notified.

In a statement, Dorset Police said:

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Nick at this extremely difficult time.

"We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the searches, as well as the public for their help in providing information."

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