A BODY found in a Dudley fishing pool this afternoon (Friday, November 25) has been confirmed as missing Sedgley man William Jewkes.

Police have confirmed that the body of the 75-year-old was discovered in the pool on Parkes Hall Road at 12.28pm.

Mr Jewkes was reported missing on Tuesday (November 22) after not being seen since around 11am that same morning when he went to church as usual to open up the building for the regular mother and toddler group.

When his son returned to the Tipton Road home after work, he found dishes which suggested his father ate breakfast and lunch before his disappearance.

Officers said Mr Jewkes’ death is not being treated as suspicious and that his family have been informed.