Police officers discover body of Southampton man following appeal

Officers searching for missing 31-year-old, Samuel Croucher from Southampton, have sadly discovered the body of a man in the Southampton area.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Samuel’s family have been informed and they are being supported by police. Officers will prepare a file for the coroner.

A spokesperson from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who shared our appeals. Our thoughts are with Samuel's family.”

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