A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Hampshire.

Bobby Cumber, 40, was last seen on Almondsbury Road in Paulsgrove at around 10am on Wednesday.

A police search was launched and on Thursday, the force publicly appealed for witnesses to find him.

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"We have been carrying out extensive enquiries to try to locate Bobby, but are extremely concerned for his welfare, and are now turning to you for assistance," a spokesman said at the time.

Just before 11pm on Friday, police gave the following update: "Officers searching for missing Bobby Cumber from Portsmouth have sadly discovered the body of a man on Falmouth Road, Paulsgrove.

"Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Bobby’s family have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner."