Detective Inspector James Blackmore, based at St Aldates police station, said: “Extensive enquiries have been ongoing for Ben since he was reported missing, and very sadly, a body has been located this morning.
Thames Valley cops previously released CCTV of the Oxford University student from the night he vanished - with him last spotted in the Cripley Road area of Botley, West Oxford.
POLICE searching for a missing university student have found a body in the River Thames.
“We would like to thank Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire for the support they have provided in our search for Ben.
Benedict, 20 - known as Ben - was last seen in Oxford on January 26 at around 12.50am.
