Body found in search for missing Bournemouth man

The 51-year-old was last seen on 26th January

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 28th Jan 2026

A body has been found in the search for a 51-year-old man who went missing in Bournemouth.

David was last seen on 26th January 2026 at around 11:30am near Malmesbury Park Road.

Following enquiries, the body of a man was discovered at an address in the Boscombe area during the evening of 27th January 2026.

Although the formal identification process is yet to take place, authorities believe the body is that of David.

David's family has been made aware of the discovery.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, and HM Coroner has been notified.

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