Police have discovered a body in the woods near the Downton Abbey castle which they suspect is of a missing dad-of-two.
Charles ‘Charlie’ Knight, 30, had gone missing since February 2021 leaving his family in limbo for years.
Human remains found in woodland in the Hampshire village of Burghclere on August 9 have today been confirmed to be the dad.
Burghclere is less than two miles from Highclere Castle, the stately home where Downton Abbey was set.
Hampshire Police have ruled out foul play, saying the death is “not suspicious”, and a file is being prepared for a coroner’s inquest.
The force said: “The remains have been identified as belonging to Charles (Charlie) Knight following formal identification.
“Following the discovery of his body, his next of kin were informed and are now being supported by specially trained officers.
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