Missing man found near to the Ridgeway on the Berkshire border
29-year-old Doug Carroll went missing in April after travelling to Berkshire from his home in Kent
Police say a body found in a village north of Reading is believed to be 29-year-old Doug Carroll who'd been missing since April.
Mr Carroll travelled to the Reading area from his home in Kent and on to Compton on the Berkshire Downs where his car was found.
Police say his body was discovered in woods near the village of Moulsford.
At the time of his disappearance Police said they believed he might be walking on the Ridgeway.
Detective Sergeant Nathan Adby, based at Abingdon police station, said:
“Sadly, a member of the public has found a man’s body and we believe this to be Doug.
“His next of kin have been informed and are being offered support.
“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal to find Doug. Our thoughts are with all of Doug’s friends and family at this very difficult time.”
The death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.