A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Blandford. 

Police received a report of a body found in the River Stour at Charlton Marshall just after 6.30pm on Thursday, April 19.

The body has now been identified as missing man Andrew Latcham. His family has been informed and the coroner has been notified.

Mr Latcham, 70, went missing from a supported housing block in Blandford at around 3.30am on Saturday December 30 2017.

Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with Andrew’s family at this difficult time and they are continuing to be supported by specially-trained officers."