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2:28pm Wednesday 20th February 2008 in News
By Duncan Eaton
POLICE have confirmed that the body of man discovered early today in woodland location near Marwell Zoo was missing Eastleigh pensioner Anthony Shell.
Officers say Mr Shell's death is not thought to be suspicious.
The discovery was made at about 5.15am today.
Mr Shell, 70, vanished from his home in Allbrook Hill on Monday at about 2.30pm.
He left his home by car to travel to Winchester but did not return.
His family were concerned for his welfare as he suffered from a long term illness and was extremely frail.
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