A BODY has been found in the search for missing Gloucester man Ashley Simmonds.

The SARA rescue team found a body near the main entrance of Gloucester Docks this morning. 

While formal identification has not yet taken place, it is believed to be 34-year-old Ashley.

The circumstances of his death are not being treated as suspicious.

His next-of-kin and the coroner have been informed.

A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: “We would like to thank all those who shared the appeal to find Ashley. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.”