POLICE searching for a missing Chandler's Ford man say they've found a body in woodland near Eastleigh.

Hampshire Constabulary have released a statement saying the family of Shaun Talbot had been informed of the discovery, although formal identification procedures are still ongoing.

Officers say the body was discovered in Hut Woods, an area of woodland between Eastleigh and Chilworth.

They added they are "not treating the death as suspicious at this stage".

As previously reported, police had launched an appeal several weeks ago to find Mr Talbot, who was last seen on September 3 in Winn Road, Southampton.

Officers described Mr Talbot as white and 5ft 11in tall. He had blue eyes, grey balding hair and of slim build.

He was wearing jeans, a top, a jacket, maroon-coloured trainers and he had a blue backpack with him.