Police searching for a missing Bicester man have discovered a body

Alex, 35, was first reported missing to Thames Valley Police on Sunday, February 9 and an appeal for help to find him was issued.

In a statement today (Monday) Thames Valley Police said: “Officers searching for Alex have sadly located a body. Although formal identification has not yet take place, we believe this to be Alex.

“The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious and a file will be prepared for the Oxfordshire coroner.

“Alex’s next of kin have been made aware, and are thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.”