A BODY has been found in the search for a missing 72-year-old man from a village in South Oxfordshire.
Mark Nicholls, aged 72, is from Little Wittenham, near Abingdon, and was last seen at his home at 10.30pm on February 23.
On Thursday the body of a man was located in Streatley, Berkshire.
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Detective Sergeant Nathan Adby, based at Abingdon police station said: “Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to find Mark since he was reported missing, and very sadly, a body has been located yesterday afternoon in Streatley, Berkshire.
“Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we believe this to be Mark, and his family have been made aware and are being supported by officers.
“Our thoughts are with them at this very distressing time.
“The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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