Body found near River Stour in Sudbury

A body has been found during searches to find a missing 48-year-old man from Sudbury.

The discovery was made at approximately 11am yesterday morning, Wednesday, April 13, near the River Stour off Ballingdon Street.

Formal identification procedures are yet to take place, but the deceased is believed to be Samuel Gillett who was last seen on Sunday, March 27.

Extensive searches had been taking place since he was reported missing. His next of kin have been informed of the discovery.

A police scene is currently in place as officers carry out enquiries.

The death is being treated as unexplained at this time, but police do not currently believe there are any suspicious circumstances.

A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.