Body found in River Severn in Worcestershire in search for missing 19-year-old man

A body has been recovered from the River Severn in Worcestershire following searches for a 19-year-old man who went missing there on Saturday.

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The water rescue unit of West Mercia Search and Rescue

West Mercia Police and West Mercia Search and Rescue confirmed on Wednesday that a body has been recovered from the River Severn in Upton-upon-Severn.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Search & Rescue: "The thoughts of the team go out to the family and friends of the 19 year old deceased."

Formal identification has not yet taken place.