A tragic outcome has been confirmed in the search for missing 21-year-old Sebastian Sailes, who had been reported missing from Chippenham. Specialist divers located a body during a coordinated multi-agency search on Tuesday 11 March 2025.
The recovery was made during a joint operation involving divers working alongside Avon & Somerset Police and the Metropolitan Police, following a tasking by Wiltshire Police.
A spokesperson for the dive and recovery team said:
“Our divers, jointly with Avon & Somerset Police and the Metropolitan Police, located a 21-year-old missing person from Chippenham on Tuesday 11 March. Our sincere condolences are with the family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Wiltshire Police have expressed their gratitude to all those involved in the search operation and extended their heartfelt sympathies to Sebastian Sailes’ family and friends.
Further updates will be issued once formal identification is completed and the coroner has been notified.
