Body found in search for missing Shrewsbury man Lee Parry
The search for missing Shrewsbury man Lee Parry has been called off after a body was discovered near Shrewsbury last night.
Lee Parry, aged 41, was last seen on Saturday afternoon in the Sundorne area of Shrewsbury.
Family members became concerned when Lee did not return home and appealed for help from the public to help search for Lee.
West Mercia Police had been conducting searches and had also appealed for the public's help as part of the search.
Mr Parry, was a student of Universal Martial Arts on London Road, Shrewsbury. They posted a tribute on their Facebook page:
"It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that we must announce the sad passing of our student and friend Lee Parry. Our thoughts are with his family and close friends at this very difficult time. Lee was a very popular and well liked member of the Shrewsbury school. We are all devastated by his loss. He will be dearly missed. RIP Lee."
Formal identification is yet to take place but the family of Lee have been informed.
The body was discovered at approximately 8.30pm last night on Haughmond Hill, Uffington, by specialist search and rescue teams.
The death is not currently being treated as suspicious and the coroner has been informed.
Police and family thanked the public for their help in sharing an earlier appeal.
