The brother of a man found dead in a river has paid tribute to a "lad like no other."

A body believed to be that of 25-year-old Harry Hall-Roberts was discovered in the River Avon in Evesham on Wednesday, November 16.

Harry’s older brother Roland Hall-Roberts has shared his memories of their “close connection”.

He said: “I’m taking in the loss of my brother and it’s very hard to deal with.

“He’s been there all my life and we had an extremely close connection and spoke most days.

“So kind, funny, passionate and calming. He really had to deal with a lot and was so strong.

I cherish the memories I have with him, this summer was full of them and I’m happy to have made some great memories.

“We are all going to miss Harry so much and he will be remembered and be a part of us forever.

“I’m going to do my best to keep being positive.”

Harry had been missing since Friday, November 11, from his home in Pershore.

West Mercia Police launched a public appeal on Tuesday of this week and sent specialist rescue teams to Evesham on Tuesday after finding his car.

On Wednesday morning, a body was discovered in the Waterside area of the town.

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Roland added that Harry had been struggling with his mental health since he was 18.

He added: “He was deeply religious in his last few years and found great strength in Christianity.

“We believe he wanted to convert his soul from this life to a life in Heaven and I have to accept that’s what he wanted.

“Some souls are very unlucky to have battled so hard for so long with mental health issues.

“The poor lad was like no other.”

Roland explained that Harry passed his driving test over the summer and had taken on a job growing strawberries, a perfect fit for a man who enjoyed spending time outside.

He said: “It was a perfect summer job for him. He found joy in growing strawberries and gardening back at the family house.

“Harry was a countryside lad through and through, often taking long walks and discovering new paths.

“We form a connection with the world around us and his was in the great outdoors.

“It made him strong, wise and find the peace he needed desperately.”