The body of a missing man from Reading has been found.

Gareth, 64, was last seen in Caversham on Tuesday, October 15 on CCTV when he was spotted returning his boat.

He was then reported missing three days later on Friday, October 18.

Residents across Caversham had come together to find the resident, with dog walkers, cyclists and joggers joining forcings.

They began their search at Caversham Rowing Club and looked all over the village on October 19, but could not find him.

Now, well over one week later, Thames Valley Police have confirmed that a body ‘believed to be Gareth’ has been located.

In a social media post that was published on October 27, the force said: “Officers searching for missing man Gareth, aged 64, from Reading, have very sadly located a body.

“Gareth had been reported missing on October 18.

“Although formal identification has not been confirmed, we believe this to be Gareth and his next of kin have been made aware.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Gareth's family and friends at this very difficult time.

“The death is unexplained, but not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”