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Officers searching for missing man Derek Seary have found a body.

Derek, 56, had last been seen at around 3pm yesterday (Sunday, Oct 6) afternoon in the area of Normanton Le Heath, near Coalville.

A Leicestershire Police spokesman said: "A body was found this afternoon by officers searching in the Ashby area and is believed to be that of Derek Seary.

"Formal identification is yet to take place and enquiries are ongoing.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and provided information."

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