Body found in search for missing man

A body has been found in the search for a missing man, police have said. Lee Butler, 36, was last seen at his home in Staffordshire on May 26. A major search was launched by South Wales Police who said they believed Lee had travelled to Wales. Ogmore by Sea residents reported on Sunday that a helicopter and drones were being used to assist with the search, with others saying they had seen RNLI lifeboats searching the coast. Friends of Lee Butler had travelled from the midlands in England to Ogmore by Sea to help in the search. They have since posted on social media that their next steps will be to bring Lee home to Staffordshire where he can be laid to rest. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "A body has been found in the search for Lee Butler, from Staffordshire, who was last seen on Tuesday, May 26. "While formal identification has not yet taken place, Lee’s next of kin have been informed. "Our thoughts are with them." 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