Body found in water after search for missing Norfolk man

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David Cubberley was 65 years old when he went missing

Police have found a body in water after an "extensive search" for a missing man.

The discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon at Candle Dyke near Hickling Broad in Norfolk.

A multi-agency operation involving sonar equipment had been under way looking for David Cubberley, 65, who was last seen on 11 February.

Norfolk Police said the body had yet to be formally identified but the search for Mr Cubberley had been stood down.

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Searches had been taking place around Hickling Broad

The force added: "The body was discovered following an extensive search by Norfolk Constabulary's marine unit, Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and officers using advanced sonar equipment.

"Inquiries are ongoing and the death is being treated as unexplained but not believed to be suspicious."

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