Police confirm body found in River Severn was missing man Thomas Bebbington

Mr Bebbington, 22, was last seen entering the River Severn in the area around the Dana Steps at around 7.20pm on November 10.

His body was discovered by a member of the public on private land close to the river on December 6.

Police say they are not treating his death as suspicious.

During the widespread search for Mr Bebbington, teams from West Mercia Police were joined by Shropshire Fire and Rescue, the National Police Air Service, Severn Area Rescue Association and underwater search teams.

Extensive searches had been made of the river from the railway bridge to the weir at Castlefields and beyond to Atcham, as well as on land. Specialist equipment had also been brought in to look for the 22-year-old, who was known to charities that help homeless people in the town.

Footpaths leading to the towpath which runs alongside the river were closed off with police tape while investigations took place.