A BODY has been found in the police search for a missing Hampshire man in his 80s.

As previously reported David Marshall, 82, from Alton was last seen in Manor Road at midday on Wednesday, April 5. 

Hampshire Constabulary had been looking for him since he was reported missing and appealed for help from the public.

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Officers searching for David confirmed on Thursday, April 6, that a body had been found.

In a statement, the force said: "Officers searching for David Marshall, 82, from Alton have today found a body. Formal identification has not yet taken place, but David's next of kin have been informed." 

The death is being treated as unexplained but non-suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.