Police have said today that the body of man found in Llanover, Abergavenny, is that of missing person, Phillip Davies.

A police spokesperson said, "At around 9.20am on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, a body of a man was found by the River Usk, Llanover, Abergavenny by a member of the public.

"We can now confirm that the man has been formally identified as 51-year-old Phillip Davies, who was reported as missing to Gwent Police on Wednesday, April 3, 2019."

Officers are not treating the death as suspicious.

Inspector, Micah Hassell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Phillip Davies at this difficult time.

“I’d also like to thank everyone in the community who has helped in the search following Phillip’s disappearance."