THE body of a Wellington man who has been missing for almost six months has been found.

Paul Hyam, 78, was last seen at his home in Wellington on Friday, August 26.

On Tuesday (February 7), a member of the public found a body close to the Wellington Monument which has been positively identified as Mr Hyam.

His family have been informed.

DI Angela Burtonwood said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends at this very sad time.

“Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank communities in the Avon and Somerset and Devon areas who helped in sharing our appeals to find Paul.

“We were inundated with support from local people and businesses and it was hugely appreciated.

“This is not being treated as suspicious and we are preparing a report for the coroner.”

At the time, police grew concerned for the welfare of Mr Hyam as his disappearance was said to be out of character.