Gboyega Odubanjo: Physique present in seek for poet who went lacking from Shambala pageant

A physique has been discovered within the seek for lacking poet Gboyega Odubanjo, police have mentioned.

Mr Odubanjo, 27, was meant to do a studying on the Shambala pageant in Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, on Sunday – however by no means arrived for his efficiency.

He was final seen on the pageant at round 4am on Saturday.

While formal identification has but to happen, the person’s household has been knowledgeable and are being supported by specifically educated officers.

There should not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his dying.

Mr Odubanjo is from Bromley, east London, and was finding out for a PhD on the University of Hertfordshire.

His work has appeared in publications similar to The Guardian, The Poetry Review and New Statesman and his second assortment of labor is because of be printed quickly.

Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell mentioned: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this very difficult time, and we would ask the media and members of the public to not contact them and respect their privacy.

“We wish to thank all these concerned within the search efforts, together with the volunteer members of Northamptonshire Search and Rescue and the specialist search-trained officers from different forces who supported our efforts.

“We would also like to thank all those who have supported our investigation by speaking to officers or getting in touch with information.

“Officers from Northamptonshire Police will now put together a file for the coroner.”

Police added the search concerned specifically educated canine, a dive staff and volunteers from Northamptonshire Search and Rescue.