Officers searching for a man who has been missing for almost a month have discovered a body in a river in South Brink, near Wisbech. 

Formal identification has not been completed, but it is believed to be David Cross, of South Brink, Wisbech, and police have confirmed that his family are aware.

The 35-year-old was last seen on CCTV at 11.24pm on January 31 in the passageway by Nene Terrace.

He was reported missing on Sunday, February 4 by staff at the Ferry Project.

The death is being treated as unexplained at this time and an investigation is ongoing.

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