Body discovered in Horringer during search for missing Cambridgeshire man

Death not treated as suspicious as investigators work on identification

Ickworth Estate
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 12th Jun 2026

A body has been found in Horringer amidst searches for James Webb, a 61-year-old man from Cambridgeshire, reported missing on 9th June.

Webb was last seen leaving his home in Burwell, prompting concerned family members to alert authorities.

Yesterday, search teams including police and Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue (SulSAR) discovered the body in Ickworth Estate.

Formal identification processes are yet to take place; however, Webb's family has been informed of the discovery.

Authorities have confirmed that the death is not deemed suspicious, and a report for the Coroner will be prepared.

Search efforts were concentrated in wooded and parkland areas, reflecting strategic prioritisation by SulSAR during the operation.

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