River Severn: Body found was missing man Andrew Bulman

The body of Andrew Bulman was found in the River Severn on 24 December

A body found in the River Severn on Christmas Eve was that of missing man Andrew Bulman.

The 61-year-old from Stourport-on-Severn went missing from the Worcestershire town on 23 November.

West Mercia Police confirmed his body was recovered in Stourport on 24 December.

Mr Bulman, who officiated funeral services, helped more than 200 people say goodbye to their loved ones over the past five years.

"Our thoughts are with Andrew's family at this sad time," a spokesperson for the force said.

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