Police believe body found in quarry to be missing man Hem Kumar Rai

Tuesday 09th October 2018 09:18 EDT
 

Leicestershire Police continued their search for missing Hem Kumar Rai by searching Groby quarry Friday where they found a body. 

A specialist diving team searched the water and found a body that is believed to be missing 51-year-old Napalese national, Hem Kumar Rai. 

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but officers believe they have found Hem Kumar. 

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for HM Coroner. 

Hem Kumar was last seen in the Groby area on Friday September 21. His family and officers became increasingly concerned about his whereabouts during the last two weeks in which he has been missing. 

A police spokesperson said: "Officers would like to thank everyone who assisted with their enquiries and shared appeals for information."


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