Police looking for a missing man have found a body.

Officers searching for Jason Thomas made the discovery in the New Forest.

The 53-year-old from Romsey had last been seen around 4.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.

Formal identification has not yet taken place but his family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

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

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