Body found in Grangetown woodland three weeks after Cardiff man reported missing

Police confirmed the incident was not being treated as suspicious. Credit: South Wales Police

A body has been discovered in a south Wales woodland following an appeal for a missing man.

Police confirmed the body was found in Marl Park near Channel View Road in Grangetown, Cardiff on Sunday 11 December.

In a statement, South Wales Police said whilst formal identification had not taken place yet, the family of missing man Dean McGhan had been informed.

The 36-year-old was last seen on Clive Street at around 4pm on Thursday 17 November.

Police added: "There are no suspicious circumstances.

"Enquiries will continue on behalf HM Coroner. Thank you to those who shared our missing person appeals. Our thoughts are with Dean’s family and friends."