A body has been found during a search for a missing fisherman along the River Dyfi near Machynlleth.

Dyfed-Powys Police said a body was recovered on Monday morning (September 7).

A 75-year-old man who was last seen fishing along the River Dyfi on Friday evening was reported missing at about 10.30am the following morning.

A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said: "An extensive search was conducted over the weekend and police would like to thank all the agencies involved including the Mid and West Wales Fires and Rescue Service, H.M Coastguard, Aberdyfi Mountain Rescuse Team and members of the public.

"Sadly the body of a male was found this morning, Monday, September 7. He has not yet been formally identified. They family of the missing person has been advised."