Body of missing Kidderminster man found in River Severn
The body of a man who went missing from his Kidderminster home in December has been found.
Stephen Woolley, aged 55, was last seen by his family when he went to bed on December 6 at around 10.15pm.
He was reported missing at 1.20am the following morning.
His car, a silver Vauxhall Zafira, was then found in Holt Fleet, near Worcester, on Friday, December 9.
An online campaign and Facebook page had been set up to help in the search for Mr Woolley.
A body was recovered on February 25 from the River Severn in Gloucester. Yesterday it was identified as Mr Woolley, whose next of kin were informed.
The statement on behalf of the family on the 'Find Stephen Woolley' Facebook page said: "We would like to thank everyone who has shared our posts over the last 12 weeks since Steve went missing, and for the messages of support we have received.
"It is with great sadness that we have to report that Steve's body has been recovered from the River Severn and today we received notification of a positive identification.
"A post mortem will take place on Monday followed by an inquest.
"It is not the outcome we hoped for, but it does give us closure and the chance to grieve for our loss.
"Thank you once again for your support."
In a statement, West Mercia Police, said his death is not being treated as suspicious.
