A BODY has been found in the search for a man missing from Ludlow.

A search was launched for Daniel Berry, who had links with Herefordshire, after he went missing on December 20.

A police spokesperson said today (January 15) that a body has been recovered from the River Teme and is believed to be Mr Berry.

"Officers have been carrying out searches of the area," a police spokesperson said. 

"Sadly at around 11am on January 10 a body was found during a search of the river however formal identification has not yet taken place.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."