A body has been found by emergency services searching for a missing person in Powys.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said:

“Sadly we can confirm that a body was found in the River Severn near Newtown early on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 20th 2022.

“The body has not been formally identified as yet, however the family of a man, who had been reported missing in the Newtown area, are aware and are being supported by officers.”