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Body of missing 21-year-old Swffryd man found in river

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 08:52, Monday December 30th, 2013.
Last updated: 08:53, Monday December 30th, 2013

Rhys Trimby of Swffryd has been missing since Friday
Rhys Trimby of Swffryd had been missing since Friday December 20

The body of missing 21-year-old man Rhys Trimby, from Swffryd, has been found in the Sirhowy River at an industrial estate.

Mr Trimby had been for a night out in Harleys in Oakdale and was last seen there at 10.40pm on Friday December 20 when he left, saying he was visiting friends in Blackwood.

His body was discovered on Sunday December 29 at around 1.45pm in the Sirhowy River at the Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate in Cwmfelinfach.

Gwent Police have said the death is not being treated as suspicious and that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

A spokesman added: “Our thoughts are with Rhys’s family who are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time.”

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