Body found on river bed near Bewdley

A body pulled from the River Severn is believed to be a father of two who disappeared from his Kidderminster home 18 months ago.

It was discovered after police brought in an underwater search and recovery company to scour the riverbed.

Damian Tudge, aged 41, has not been seen since the early hours of November 14, 2008, despite police searches and media appeals.

Officers said today that his blue Peugeot 205 had been pulled from the river near Bewdley Town FC on Wednesday evening, and that a body found inside was believed to be that of Mr Tudge.