OFFICERS searching for a missing man on the Isle of Wight have found a body.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family of missing 49-year-old, Richard Chase, have been informed.

They are being supported by officers.

Police said Mr Chase had last been seen at around 1.20am on Saturday morning, leaving Fever & Boutique nightclub in Newport.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.