Body found after man, 23, went missing in the River Thames
Emergency services were called to Buscot Lock near Faringdon in Oxfordshire shortly after 9pm on Saturday night.
A body, believed to be that of the 23-year-old man missing named by police as William, was found on Sunday afternoon.
The body hasn't yet been formally identified but William's family have been told.
Temporary Chief Superintendent Lis Knight said: 'Extensive searches were untaken to locate William, and I am saddened to confirm that we have located a young man's body.
'William's family have been kept updated throughout the day. More Trending
'An investigation will be conducted on behalf of the Oxfordshire Coroner, but we do not believe the death to be suspicious.
'I would like to offer my sincere thanks to all agencies who have assisted us with our search throughout the day.
'It is a very tragic outcome, and my thoughts and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police remain with William's family at this extremely distressing time.'
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