Body of missing Evan Monk, 21, found in woodland

Evan Monk, 21, was reported as missing to Gwent Police on Wednesday

The body of a missing 21-year-old man has been found, police have confirmed.

Evan Monk, 21, was reported as missing to Gwent Police on Wednesday, 2 August. A body found in woodland near Caerwent the following evening was identified to be him.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

In a statement, Gwent Police said: "The body of a man was discovered in woodland near Caerwent at around 7pm on Thursday 3 August.

"Formal identification has taken place and the man was identified at Evan Monk, 21, from Undy, who was reported as missing to Gwent Police on Wednesday 2 August.

His next of kin have been informed.

"We’re not treating the death as suspicious at this time, and a report has been prepared for the coroner."

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