Police searching for missing Epsom man David Machin confirmed that a body was found yesterday.

A member of the public discovered the body of a man in woodland close to Christchurch Road in Epsom.

The body has not yet been formally identified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place. 

The death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

Police launched an appeal after 64-year-old Mr Machin went missing from his home last Monday, July 16.

He left his house at 9.15am and was not heard from after this.

His family were concerned for his welfare as the disappearance was out of character.