Body of missing Burghclere man Charlie Knight found in woodland near the village

The body of missing Burghclere man Charles Knight has been found two-and-a-half years since he went missing.

Police officers were called just after 10am on Wednesday, August 9, after human remains were located in a remote woodland near Burghclere.

The remains have been identified as belonging to Charles (Charlie) Knight following formal identification.

Mr Knight was 30 years old when he was reported missing in February 2021, and despite extensive enquires and police search activity, he was not located until last week.

Following the discovery of his body, Charlie’s next of kin were informed and are now being supported by specially trained officers.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file has been prepared for the coroner.

His family has today (Wednesday) released a new picture of Mr Knight and said he was “truly loved” by his family and friends.

In a statement they said: “We as a family are totally heartbroken by what has happened, but we have each other for support and we’d really like to thank our friends and the community who rallied around us and provided their heartfelt support when Charlie went missing in February 2021.

“For the time being, we are asking for privacy so that we can be together as a family to process our loss.

“Charlie was truly loved and will be deeply missed by so many of his family and friends who all loved him very much.”