Body Found in Hunt for Missing Canterbury Man

Officers searching for a 27-year-old man from Canterbury have made a grim discovery. A body was found in Covert Wood, Barham, on the afternoon of Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Family Notified as Identification Awaits

Although formal identification is still pending, police have already informed the missing man’s family. The heartbreaking discovery brings a devastating end to their desperate search.

Death Not Treated as Suspicious

Police say the death is not currently being treated as suspicious. A report will be sent to the coroner for further investigation.

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