A missing man has been found dead in woods near the M5. 

The body of Preston, 26, from Shirehampton was found in a wooded area off Hollywood Lane, near junction 17 of the M5, on Sunday afternoon, March 19. 

Avon and Somerset police say they are not treating the death as suspicious and his family have been informed. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "Sadly, officers searching for missing Preston, 26, found a body in a wooded area off Hollywood Lane, near junction 17 of the M5, on Sunday afternoon.

"While formal identification has yet to take place, his next of kin have been notified and our thoughts are with them.

"Officers are not treating the death as suspicious and continue with enquiries on behalf of the coroner."