Police have found a body of a man in a harbour during their search for the 20-year old student, Olisa Odukwe.
The Bristol University student was last spotted leaving his home in the Redland area of Bristol on the morning of 1 May.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that divers had recovered a body from the harbour. The death is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.
Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the family of the missing student has been informed of the recent development.
A body has been found in the search for missing 20-year-old Bristol student Olisa Odukwe.
Formal ID is yet to be carried out, but his family have been told. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
The death isn't being treated as suspicious.https://t.co/Wlkln9EtiC pic.twitter.com/oLnVOoYupk
— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) May 5, 2021
Paying tribute to Olisa, Bristol University Football Club took to Instagram to share a post about the missing student.
In an Instagram post, the University of Bristol Association Men’s Football Club (UBAFC) said: “In light of new information, we are now grieving the loss of our dear friend Olisa.
“Olisa was universally loved; a kind, gentle and funny character who brought a smile to the face of whoever he was with.
“Thank you all for your phenomenal support across the last few days. Please keep Olisa’s family and friends in your thoughts at this difficult time.
“Rest In Peace Olisa.”
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