Body Found in Hampshire Forest in Search for Missing UK Diplomat Richard Morris – Death Not Suspicious

Body Found in Search for Missing British Diplomat

Police hunting for missing British diplomat Richard Morris have found a body in Alice Holt Forest. The Hampshire Constabulary revealed the discovery after the 58-year-old father-of-three vanished on May 6.

Death Not Treated as Suspicious

Officers say the death is not being treated as suspicious. Formal identification is due to take place later. The family of Mr Morris have been informed of the grim news.

Diplomat’s Distinguished Career

Richard Morris, from Bentley, served as the UK ambassador to Nepal for four years until 2019. Before his disappearance, he was appointed British High Commissioner to a new post.