Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in the search for a missing man.

Family and police have been searching for Wayne Woodgate since he disappeared from Tunbridge Wells on Thursday.

An appeal to help find him was issued by police along with CCTV footage of him in the Opera House Wetherspoon.

This followed a report he was last seen entering a van in Goods Station Road.

Today, officers went to a rural location in Peasmarsh, East Sussex, where a body was located.

Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of Mr Woodgate have been informed.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

To assist the investigation, police are appealing for dashcam footage from motorists who may have recently travelled on the A268 between Peasmarsh and Four Oaks.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Kimber said: “We are specifically requesting any dashcam for journeys made between 5.15pm and 5.45pm on Thursday, October 17, and between 8.15am and 8.45am on Sunday, October 20.

“Footage, as well as CCTV and doorbell camera images can be uploaded through the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) using this online link.”

The missing man’s son George Woodgate told KentOnline earlier this week his family were “growing more anxious by the minute”.

“As days pass, we are all struggling – particularly at night – because we cannot fathom the nature of this.

“We are in bits, trying to band together and keep control of ourselves as we fear the worst.”

If you have other information which may assist the investigation call 01622 652006, quoting reference 46/179489/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or by using the anonymous online form on its website.