Police end search for missing Buckingham man as body is discovered in Milton Keynes
A body has been discovered in Buckinghamshire and Thames Valley Police has confirmed it has ended a missing person search in connection with the discovery.
The police force confirmed on Saturday that it was no longer searching for Joseph, a 50-year-old from Buckingham who had been reported as missing.
It was also announced that a body was found in Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes. “Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we believe this to be Joseph, who also goes by Joe, aged 50,” Thames Valley Police said in a statement.
"His family has been informed, and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time. The death is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the Buckinghamshire Coroner.”
Joseph was reported as missing earlier that day, he was last sighted at around 8am on Saturday, prior to the missing persons appeal being launched.