THE body of a missing man from Dunmow has been found in Sawbridgeworth.

Concerns for the welfare of Tony Oatham, 51, were raised when he failed to return home on December 14. He was last seen walking along Stortford Road about midnight last Wednesday.

On December 16. a body was found on the railway line at Sawbridgeworth. It has been formally identified as Mr Oatham. The death has been referred to HM Coroner.