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Body found in search for missing man from Market Drayton

A body has been found in the search for a man reported missing in Shropshire.

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West Mercia Police appealed for information after Gary Wheeler, aged 55, went missing from the Hinstock area of Market Drayton.

He was last seen by family yesterday (Friday, January 10). 

He was then spotted at around 3.30pm on the same day, walking towards Pixley Lane in Hinstock.

West Merica Police has now confirmed that a body has been found in the search for Mr Wheeler.

Gary Wheeler
Gary Wheeler

Whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, it is believed to be that of Mr Wheeler and his next of kin have been informed.

Officers are not treating the death as suspicious.

His family have shared their gratitude to everyone who helped in the search and shared the police appeal.