THE body of a missing man has been found.
Steve Batty was last seen leaving his home, in Colwall Green, near Malvern, at around 6pm yesterday.
The 51-year-old's body was discovered this morning.
His next of kin has been informed and has requested that their privacy be respected.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Formal identification is yet to take place but the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time.
"We would like to thank the public and the media for their help in sharing an earlier appeal."
Mr Batty is survived by his two sons and his wife, Liz Batty.
Mrs Batty thanked the emergency services, friends and family for their amazing support.
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