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A BODY has tragically been found in the search for the missing former colleague of MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis.

Anthony Hill was last seen on the morning of his 37th birthday as he left his home in Norwich.

A body has been found in the search for the missing former colleague of Martin Lewis
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A body has been found in the search for the missing former colleague of Martin LewisCredit: x.com/@MartinSLewis
Anthony's wife Kayleigh issued emotional pleas during the search
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Anthony's wife Kayleigh issued emotional pleas during the searchCredit: Facebook

The dad-of-two worked with Mr Lewis on the MoneySavingExpert website before changing jobs and becoming a primary school teacher.

A statement from Norfolk Police today said: "Police can confirm the body of a man was found in Norwich last night.

"The body was discovered in an area off Heathgate in the city shortly before 8pm.

"Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, the family of 37-year-old Anthony Hill, who was reported missing from his home in Norwich on Monday have been informed.

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"The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course."

Lewis this afternoon broke his silence with an emotional message to Anthony's family.

He wrote on X: "It's with a heavy heart I share this. My love to Ant's wife Kayleigh and their little girls.

"It's the worst news. I'm so sorry for all Ant's friends and his little pupils. I will remember you fondly Ant.

"Also thanks to the thousands of you who shared the posts while Ant was missing, I know it gave succour to his family. RIP"

Mr Hill, father of two daughters aged six and four, left his home in Thorpe St Andrew at around 7.45am.

CCTV snaps showed him at a Co-op store on Sprowston Road in Norwich at 9.58am before he disappeared.

Officers previously believed he walked towards Mousehold Heath via Gilman Road.

Mr Hill’s heartbroken wife, Kayleigh Hill, 36, had helped organise a massive search with worried locals.

Taking to Facebook earlier this week, she posted an emotional message, writing: “Anyone who has any spare time to help is so much appreciated, I'll be out there today we need to find my girls' daddy.”

She added: “Please keep looking, please Ant if you see any of this please come home, it doesn't matter how long you've been gone just come home we love you and need you back.”

Martin Lewis also made his own appeal on social media to raise awareness.

The MSE said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: "This is devastating. Please share.

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"Anthony is a lovely man who used to work on the MoneySavingExpert deals team before leaving to pursue his valiant passion the get into teaching. I hope and pray he's OK.

"Please please spread word."

Kayleigh helped organise a huge local search
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Kayleigh helped organise a huge local searchCredit: Facebook
CCTV snaps showed the teacher at a Co-op Store on Sprowston Road in Norwich at 9.58am on Monday
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CCTV snaps showed the teacher at a Co-op Store on Sprowston Road in Norwich at 9.58am on MondayCredit: Norfolk Police
Officers believed he walked towards Mousehold Heath via Gilman Road
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Officers believed he walked towards Mousehold Heath via Gilman RoadCredit: Norfolk Police
Martin Lewis shared his own appeal
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Martin Lewis shared his own appealCredit: Rex
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