Body found in search for missing Bath University student Alec Unsgaard

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Alec spent two years saving money to afford to study in the UK. Credit: Family pictures

A body has been found in the search for missing Bath student Alec Unsgaard.

It was found by officers in the Bathampton area yesterday morning (Wednesday 30 September).

Formal identification has not taken place, but police believe it to be Alec. His family have been informed and are being offered support by police.

Police say the death is not currently being treated as suspicious but they will continue to carry out enquiries on behalf of the coroner.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath says he is assisting the family. Professor Ian White says “the news from police that they have found a body in the search for Alec is extremely distressing and our thoughts continue to be with his family at this saddest of times."

The university has stressed if any students have been affected by the news they are services to help support them.

  • Wellbeing Advisors are available at Student Services Centre on campus, or students can call 01225 383838

  • E-mail studentservices@bath.ac.uk 

  • E-mail Advice Centre at suadvice@bath.ac.uk 

  • University Security team is available 24/7 and can be called for urgent support on 01225 383999

  • If staff are concerned about a student’s welfare, call ext 4321 to speak to Student Services.

  • External sources of support are also available, including The Samaritans, who can be contacted on 116 123.