Body found in search for missing fisherman

A body has been found during a search of the River Dove for a missing fisherman.

Roger Wheat, 79, was last seen fishing from the River Dove near to Ellastone bridge on Tuesday (7 December) afternoon.

He was wearing a brown Barbour jacket, dark coloured trousers and wellington boots.

Police had cordoned off part of the river to conduct a co-ordinated search and divers were brought in.

Today, they confirmed they had called off the search after discovering the body of a man.

The body is believe to be that of Roger Wheat and his family have been informed.

Formal identification of the body is due to take place.