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Body found in search for missing Banbury man
24/02/2023
The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious
A body has been found by police searching for a missing Banbury man. Officers found the body yesterday.
52-year-old James was last seen in the Hanwell Fields area at around 6pm last Friday (February 17).
Detective Sergeant Simon Pond, based at Banbury police station, said: “Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to find James since he was reported missing, and very sadly, a body was located yesterday.
“Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we believe this to be James.
“His family have been made aware and are being supported by officers. Our thoughts are with them at this very distressing time.
“The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
“Thank you to those who helped with our search and who shared our appeals online.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam