Manorbier: Body found following Tenby search for missing man

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Police were looking for a man known as Anthony

A body has been found following a search for a missing man in Pembrokeshire.

Dyfed-Powys Police had been looking for a man, known as Anthony, last seen at Manorbier beach at about 18:00 BST on Monday.

The force said the 45-year-old had been seen walking towards Lydstep along the coast path.

It said a body, yet to be formally identified, was found near the coast path at Manorbier, Tenby, on Tuesday.

A police spokesman said: "The family of a 45-year-old man, who had been reported missing in the area, are aware and are being supported by officers."

Milford Haven coastguards said three coastguard rescue teams, from St Govan's, Broadhaven and Tenby had been involved in the search.

A National Police Air Service helicopter was also involved.