A BODY has been found in a lake of a country park as the search for missing man has now been suspended.

Emergency services  were seen blocking off Hadleigh Country Park earlier this morning.

Police has since confirmed a body has been found.

As a result they have suspended their search for the discover of Benjamin Andreas, a missing man from Southend.

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A spokesman for Essex Police said: “Officers looking for Benjamin Andreas, who’s missing from Southend have suspended their search following the discovery of a man’s body.

“The discovery was made at the Hadleigh Country Park earlier today.

“Formal identification is yet to take place by Mr Andreas’ family have been informed.

“The man’s death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”