A BODY has been found during the search for a man missing in the River Conwy area.

A body has been located in the area of Gower Road, Trefiw during the multi-agency search for 75-year-old Brian Perry, who went missing yesterday.

Police said no formal identification had been undertaken at this stage, but that Mr Ferry's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Chief Inspector Simon Kneale of North Wales Police, said: “I would like to thank the efforts of all agencies involved in the searches in very difficult conditions and for the local community who supported the teams in the area.

“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time and they have asked that their privacy is respected."