Body found beside busy Bristol road thought to be missing man

Human remains were found beside a busy road in Bristol by a member of the public on Tuesday night, June 2. Avon and Somerset Police says officers were called to Portway in Bristol following the discovery. Officers said that although formal identification has yet to take place, the family of a man who was subject to a missing persons appeal has been informed. Rebaz, 40, was last been seen on Monday, May 4, off Fishponds Road. Officers had launched a public appeal due to concerns about his welfare. A statement from Avon and Somerset Police released on Wednesday reads: "Police were called to the Portway on Tuesday evening, June 2, by a member of the public who had found human remains. "Sadly, our initial enquiries suggest the deceased is missing Rebaz, 40, from Bristol, who hadn't been seen since Monday, May 4. "While formal identification has yet to take place, his family have been informed and have our sympathy in their loss. "Officers would like to thank everyone who contacted us with information or shared our appeal to trace Rebaz." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice.