POLICE officers looking for missing man Alexander Stern have found a body.

On Friday April 3, a body was seen in the river in Charvil.

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It was later retrieved and although formal identification has not yet taken place, it is now believed to be that of Alexander Stern, who was last seen in Sonning on Saturday, January 11 this year.

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The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Alexander’s next of kin has been informed and is being supported at this time.

They wish to express their gratitude to the community for their support throughout this difficult time.