A BODY has been found in the River Thames almost one month after police began searching for a missing man.

Thames Valley Police launched a search and rescue operation on January 10 after a man was reportedly seen in the water near Caversham Bridge.

It is believed the body found on Monday, February 7 in Sonning is that of the missing man.

A formal identification has not taken place yet but his next of kin has been informed.

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The man’s death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

 

Local Policing Area Commander for Reading, Superintendent Steve Raffield, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of the man at this very difficult time.

“I would like to thank the emergency services and Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue for their support.”