A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man.

Officers have been searching for Jonathan Wainwright from Hayling Island.

Police now say that a body has been found and his next of kin have been informed.

Hampshire Police tweeted: ‘You may have seen our post this morning about missing Jonathan Wainwright from Hayling Island.

‘Officers searching for Mr Wainwright have today located a man’s body (March 2).

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‘Formal identification procedures are ongoing and Mr Wainwright’s next of kin have been made aware.’

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