Body found as search for missing Little Wenlock man ends

Formal identification pending, no suspicious circumstances reported

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 19th Jul 2026

A body's been found by police searching for a man missing in Shropshire.

An appeal to find the 57 year old in the village Little Wenlock was put out yesterday.

Police say while no formal identification has been done, they are supporting his family and not treating the death as suspicious.

West Mercia Police reported the search for a 57-year-old man who was reported missing from Little Wenlock has ended tragically with the discovery of a body.

Authorities confirmed that formal identification procedures have not yet been completed, but the man's family has been notified of the findings.

Investigation Findings

Police have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

As investigations continue, further updates will be provided after formal identification is completed.

The family of the missing man is being supported by authorities during this challenging time.

The situation remains under review as officials work to compile the necessary reports.

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