Officers searching for missing Robert McAvoy from Bovington have sadly found the body of a man.

Robert, 39, was reported missing at 6.21pm yesterday.

A police spokesman said: "A search of the area was carried out into the night. Very sadly, the body of a man was discovered in a remote area near Crossways.

"Although the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be Robert and his family has been informed. His death is not being treated as suspicious."

Police had earlier appealed to the public to help find him amid concerns for his welfare.

He was last seen leaving his home in Wain Road at around 5.10pm. He drove off in his Land Rover – registration number GJ57 YYL. He said that he was going to Dorchester, but had not been seen since.

All Call Signs, a peer-to-peer communication app for veterans and serving military personnel, said on Facebook: "Our entire community's heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. We're sorry we couldn't get to you Robert."

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