A BODY has been found in the the hunt for missing man Michael Mingo.

Mr Mingo, 27, from Curry Rivel, had been reported missing after not being seen since Tuesday morning.

Now, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that a body was recovered from the River Parrett in Langport at 1pm on Thursday.

Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe it is Mr Mingo and his family have been informed, and the coroner notified.

A spokesman for police added: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and we are now carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner. "

Police issued a missing person's appeal on Thursday as the disappearance was out of character.

He was last seen walking in the direction of his home address along the A378 at around 5am on Tuesday.

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