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Family's fear over missing man - police appeal

Richard Gibbons Credit: Dorset Police

Police in Poole are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man.

Richard Gibbons, 54, was last seen at his home address in the Alderney area in the early hours of Thursday 18 April 2013. He has been upset recently and his family are concerned that he may come to some harm.

Body believed to missing Timothy

Thames Valley Police has retrieved a body from woodland in Tidmarsh, West Berkshire. Following a call from a member of the public at 12.56pm today, Thames Valley Police’s Specialist Search and Recovery Team retrieved the body this afternoon.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be 41-year-old Timothy Alexander Painter, who was reported as missing and was last seen on 21 March in Honey End Lane, Reading. The family of Mr Painter has been informed.

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Interpol appeal for missing Kent man

Peter Henley hasn't been seen since he flew to Tenerife Credit: Kent Police

Kent Police has launched an investigation after a man from the Dover area failed to return from a trip to Tenerife. 50-year-old Peter Henley flew out to Tenerife on 6 December and stayed in hotels in the resorts of Puerto de Santiago and Puerto de la Cruz.

50 year old Peter Henley Credit: Kent Police

He had booked further nights at a hotel in Costa De Silencio but failed to check-in. Peter was due to fly back to England on 18 December, but failed to return and his family is very concerned for his welfare.

Officers have informed INTERPOL and are liaising with a tour representative in Tenerife to gather information.

Anyone who has seen Peter or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Kent Police on 101 (from Kent) or 0044 1622 690690 from outside of the UK.

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