West Mercia Police have confirmed today, Sunday, July 12th that a body discovered in Lea near Ross-on-Wye is that of missing 19 year old, Andrew Nicholls.

An appeal was launched yesterday for help in finding Andrew, who disappeared in the early hours of Saturday morning.

West Mercia Police released this statement on their Facebook page a short time ago.

"Officers searching for missing 19-year-old Andrew Nicholls, from Ross-on-Wye, have discovered his body in Lea near Ross-on-Wye. Andrew's next of kin have been informed and formal identification has taken place. The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and helped in the search for Andrew."