Search for Alex called off after body found in lake

Thames Valley Police say they have referred their handling of a missing person inquiry to the Independent Police Complaints Commission - as they confirmed a body found in Milton Keynes yesterday was that of Alex Todd-Weller.

The 21-year-old, from Shenley Brook End, was last seen leaving Pink Punters nightclub in Watling Street in the early hours of Monday morning.

A search was called off after a body was found in Furzton Lake yesterday afternoon and police this evening confirmed it had been formally identified as that of Mr Todd-Weller.

Police said the IPCC referral was linked to a "fear of welfare" report they received on Monday.

Flowers have been left at the spot where a missing 21-year olds body has been found in Milton Keynes.

The search was called off for Alex Todd-Weller after a body matching his description was found in Furzton Lake yesterday afternoon.

Thames Valley Police say a formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of Mr Todd-Weller have been informed.

A friend of Alex Todd-Weller has thanked those who were joining the search for him. In a statement on Facebook, Matt Adams also asked for prayers and thoughts to go out to Alex's family.

Thames Valley Police have issued a statement confirming that the body of a man's been found in Furzton Lake, at Milton Keynes, on Thursday afternoon.

It's not yet been formally identified but it is believed to be Alex Todd-Weller who has been missing since Monday. His family has been told.

Police say they're not treating the death as suspicious at this time.

Thames Valley Police say they'd like to thank the press, public and the search teams for their help and ask that Alex’s family’s privacy is respected during this difficult time.

Police have confirmed that the body found in Furzton Lake in Milton Keynes is that of Alex Todd-Weller, last seen in a nightclub in the early hours of Monday.

They say investigations are continuing.

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Police searching for missing Alex Todd-Weller have confirmed that a body has been found in Furzton Lake.

Alex, from Shenley Brook End, was last seen at 4am on Monday at Pink Punters nightclub in Watling Street.

Thames Valley Police are to hold a press conference in the next half hour in connection with the appeal to find missing man Alex Todd-Weller

Alex, from Shenley Brook End, was last seen at 4am at the Pink Punters nightclub in Watling Street in Milton Keynes.

Police in Milton Keynes are concerned for the safety of a 21-year-old man who was last seen at a nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning.

Alex Todd-Weller, from Shenley Brook End, was last seen at 4am at Pink Punters nightclub in Watling Street.

Thames Valley officers are concerned for his welfare because it is out of character for him not to return home or contact his family.

Alex is 6ft 2ins tall, with dark brown shaven hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a black hooded jumper.