Body of missing man has been found, police confirm

The body of a missing man has been found, police have said.
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Alan Souter, from Freshwater, was last seen at about 4:15pm on Monday, April 8 at The Needles.

Police have now revealed a body has been found. A spokesperson said: “Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter have discovered a body this morning.

“Formal identification has not yet taken place, but his family have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”

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