A BODY has been found in the hunt for a 63-year-old man missing in Martock. 

Police launched a search for David Kelly on Saturday night after he was reported missing from his family home on Thursday, July 21.

However, officers have now found a body in the River Parrett near Careys Mill in Martock earlier today.

Formal identification has not taken place but the family of David Kelly has been informed.

Mr Kelly had been missing since Thursday, July 21, last seen in the Hurst Park area.

Concern had been growing as Mr Kelly has recently been going for walks but has always returned. 

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