Body found at Manorbier in Pembrokeshire as officers search for missing man

A body has been found following a major search after a man went missing at a beach in Pembrokeshire.

A number of police search teams had been pictured at Manorbier beach, around six miles west of Tenby, on Tuesday.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that a body was found near the coastal path at Manorbier this morning.

They said body has not been formally identified as yet, however the family of a 45-year-old man, who had been reported missing in the area, are aware and are being supported by officers.

Police earlier reported that a man, named only as Anthony, was last seen at around 6pm on Monday (April 25).

He is believed to have been walking east towards Lydstep on the Pembrokeshire coast path.

Anthony is described as white, around 6 foot 3 inches tall with short light brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a dark top and trousers.

Appealing for information on Facebook in the early hours of Tuesday, police said: "We are very concerned for his safety, and are urging anyone who might have seen him to contact us."

Anybody who may have seen Anthony, or who has information on his whereabouts, have been advised to contact Dyfed-Powys Police with the the reference DP-20220425-346.