THE body of a man who had been missing from his home in Bromyard since Monday has been recovered from the River Teme.

Frederick Boucher, aged 61 and from Oak Close, was reported missing by his family when he failed to make contact or return home.

His body was found at Knightwick yesterday shortly after 1pm.

Police, including dog handlers, searched the area after Mr Boucher's car was found parked in the village.

Officers from South Worcestershire Division are now conducting an investigation into Mr Boucher's unexplained death and the Worcestershire coroner has been informed.