A body believed to be that of a man who vanished almost two years ago has been found in a river, according to police.
Dean Hill, then 34, was reported missing in November 2023.
And Thames Valley Police think a body recovered from the river near Hambridge, west Berkshire on Wednesday is his, although formal identification has not confirmed it yet.
The force said they had informed Mr Hill’s family, as well as the coroner, of the finding.
Dean was last seen at the Starting Gate pub in Speen, west Berks.
Detective Inspector Stuart Streeter said: ‘Sadly following calls from a member of the public, officers have recovered a body from the water, which we believe is missing man Dean.
‘Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Hill, who have been informed of the discovery.
‘At this time the death is being treated as unexplained and the coroner has been informed.’
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: ‘Officers from Thames Valley Police yesterday (23/7) have recovered a body from the river near the Hambridge area of West Berkshire.
‘Formal identification has not yet taken place but we believe that it is missing person Dean Hill, aged 34, from Newbury.
‘Dean was reported missing in November 2023.’