Body found in lake confirmed as missing student

Nick Sadler's body was found in the lake at the University of East Anglia in Norwich.

A body found in the lake at the University of East Anglia in Norwich has been confirmed to be missing student Nick Sadler.

The 25-year-old was reported missing on Thursday 7 February 2019 and a body was found on Tuesday 19 February after searches of the university campus by police.

Nick was studying Film and Television at the university.

The University of East Anglia confirmed Nick Sadler's death with a tribute message on Twitter. Credit: UEA Twitter

The University of East Anglia confirmed the news on Twitter with a tribute picture.

The university said Nick was an "outstanding" student of Film and Television Studies.

The statement said: "One of Nick's loves was writing, an area where he displayed a real talent, in particular for writing comedy.

"We lost a bright, gifted and much-loved member of our UEA community."