OFFICERS searching for a missing pensioner have found his dead body in a field.

Ernest Upward, known as Michael, aged 82, went missing yesterday morning (Friday 17) from a property in Upton where he was staying.

The 82-year-old, who was from Pershore, was found this evening in a field near Ryall.

Mr Upward's body has been formally identified and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

West Mercia Police thanked everyone who shared their appeal to help find Mr Upward.