Officers searching for a missing 62-year-old man from Freshwater have discovered a body this morning.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but his family have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner.

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident on Winchester Hill (A3090), Romsey late last night (Thursday 11 April).

If you have any information, please call 101 and quote incident number 44240152484.

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🚔 ⚠️Welcome to the latest edition of Rural Times⚠️🚔

It includes articles on protecting spring livestock & wildlife, police efforts to target organised rural criminals, and the first grey seal pup born in Hampshire waters 🦭

Read on 👇
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This morning, we shared an appeal in relation to a missing 39-year-old man from Whiteley. We're pleased to update you that he has now been found. As ever, thank to all of you who helped by sharing our appeal.

10.45am, Tuesday.

Significant tides last night left south coastal paths and proms hazardous. Please take care.

Don't drive through floods. You may wreck the engine, put occupants at risk AND push water into buildings.

Get the latest: gov.uk/flood or 0345 988 1188.

What is a money mule? It's someone who transfers stolen money on behalf of criminals through their own personal bank account. If someone asks you to use your account then you need to report it. Call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously. Always call 999 in an emergency.

If you live near the coast or nearby rivers and waterways, please keep an eye on the information being issued by Environment AgencySE this evening, especially around #Portsmouth and #IOW .

Following an appeal to find a missing 14-year-old girl from Aldershot, we can now confirm she has been located

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal

What is cuckooing? It's when gangs use violence and intimidation to take over the home of a vulnerable person, to use it as their base for selling or making drugs. Do you know the signs? If you're worried contact us on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously orlo.uk/ZcKN6

Yesterday Chief Constable Scott Chilton welcomed our newest student officer cohort as they began their policing career with us. With our Policing PLUS scheme you don’t need a degree to be a police officer. Join us to make #Hampshire & #IsleOfWight safe for everyone orlo.uk/ckDcJ

Criminals will use a tactic known as debt bondage to control, coerce and intimidate the victim, which makes them feel like they can't escape the situation. You can report it to the police on 101 or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.

Would you know what to do in the event of a collision with a deer on a Hampshire Road? 🦌

Deer vehicle collisions peaked in May & November last year.

As we head towards May, we're offering advice to road users. See here >>> orlo.uk/73k1l

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Morning all,

A short time ago we appealed for information in relation to a #missing 87-year-old man from #Southampton .

We are pleased to update you that he has now been located - thank you as always to everyone who helped to share our appeal.

Sadly, children of all genders and ages are at risk of being abused and exploited. You may not hear about it often or see it, but it is still happening. Always call 999 in an emergency. Report any information on 101 #LookCloser Learn more: orlo.uk/o1OtK The Children's Society

Young and vulnerable people are most at risk of exploitation, but it can happen to anyone. It's never the person's fault when they are exploited and there are ways to get help. Report it via 101 or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.

If you think someone is being exploited, then you should always report it. There's many ways to seek help and advice, starting with us on 101 to make a report. Always call 999 in an emergency. Learn more: orlo.uk/ieLRI The Children's Society British Transport Police National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) #LookCloser

In this short video we hear from individuals supporting OPERATION RECALL about why it’s so important to maintain control of your dog in the countryside.

Listen to:

Jim – the policeman
Gemma – the vet
Geoff – the RSPCA inspector
Paul – the sheep farmer
Sheila – the dairy farmer

You never think exploitation could happen to you or someone you know, but it can. It can seem normal or fun at the start, but it quickly turns into something you don’t want to be a part of.

Call 101 to report it or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Call 999 in an emergency.

Make a pledge today to #LookCloser to help protect a child or young person from exploitation. Whether you work with young people or may come across them in your line of work, you could help by knowing the signs and reporting it. More: orlo.uk/zZgfV The Children's Society