A BODY found in marshland behind Lymington Hospital is believed to be that of a missing man.

Members of the public discovered the body at around 4.20pm yesterday.

Formal identification is yet to be completed, however the family of missing man Philip McCormack are being supported by police officers.

The 29-year-old was reported missing in November last year, having last been seen at his home in Lymington.

The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.