Police have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for a missing Borth man.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed this morning that during a search for missing 60-year-old, Phillip, who was last seen leaving Borth on Tuesday evening, a body has been found.

A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a body has been found in the search for Phillip, who was missing from the Borth area.

“The body has not been formally identified as yet but next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

“We would like to thank the public for their support during the appeal.

“Enquiries remain ongoing at this time.”

An appeal for information on Phillip’s whereabouts was launched on Thursday after he was last seen leaving Borth at around 7.50pm on Tuesday, 26 October in a red Ford Focus.