Body found in search for dog walker who went missing in Storm Bert

Police searching for a missing dog walker say a body has been found. A massive search was launched yesterday after 75 year old Brian Perry went missing with his dog near Trefriw as flood waters rose.

The police, HM Coastguard helicopter, fire service teams, and volunteers from Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team and NEWSAR all searched the area last nigh, but the man was not found. The search resumed this morning.

Now police have announced that a body has been located.

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North Wales Police said: "A body has been located in the area of Gower Road, Trefriw during the multi-agency search for 75yr old Brian Perry who went missing yesterday.

"At this stage there has been no formal identification but his 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.” Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

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