A BODY has been found by police near the River Hamble in the search for a missing man.

Officers search for 26-year-old John Bishop from Fareham confirmed on Saturday night that a body had been found close to the River Hamble at Bursledon.

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Formal identification procedures have not yet taken place, but John’s next of kin have been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

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