A body found in East Hampshire is believed to be that of a man who has been missing since October, according to Police.

Ian Taylor, 75, from Bordon, was last seen in the Spar shop on Liphook Road in Lindford just before 9pm on October 10.

Police made the discovery in Headley Down yesterday (Friday, December 20).

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers searching for missing Ian Taylor have now sadly found a body. The discovery was made yesterday (December 20) in Headley Down.

"Formal identification has not been completed at this time, but it is believed to be Ian and his family have been informed.

"Ian's death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."