THE body of a missing Ammanford man has been found in Pontardawe.

Last night Dyfed-Powys Police issued a missing person appeal for 35-year-old Douglas Trickett, who was thought to have been driving a white Ford Transit van.

The police have confirmed the body of a man has been found in the Pontardawe area.

A police spokeswoman said: "Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that, following searches for a missing man from Ammanford, the body of a man has this morning been found in the Pontardawe area.

"Next of kin have been informed of this development, and we will keep in close liaison whilst supporting them."