THE body of a missing Swffryd man was found today, Gwent Police said.

Rhys Trimby, 21, was last seen in Oakdale on the night of Friday December 20th.

His body was found today at around 1.45pm in the Sirhowy River at the Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate in Cwmfelinfach.

The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and Gwent Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said their thoughts are with Rhys' family who are being supported by specially trained officers.