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| Bradley Arthur: Body of Essex dad found in drainage dyke | Bradley Arthur: Body of Essex dad found in drainage dyke |
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| The body of a man found in a drainage dyke in Essex was that of missing father Bradley Arthur, police have confirmed. | The body of a man found in a drainage dyke in Essex was that of missing father Bradley Arthur, police have confirmed. |
| Mr Arthur, 24, from Chafford Hundred, had not been seen since New Year's Day, when he was staying with a friend in Grays. | Mr Arthur, 24, from Chafford Hundred, had not been seen since New Year's Day, when he was staying with a friend in Grays. |
| His body was found in a dyke off Manor Road in Grays on Tuesday. | His body was found in a dyke off Manor Road in Grays on Tuesday. |
| The death is not being treated as suspicious and police have thanked the many people who helped in the search. | The death is not being treated as suspicious and police have thanked the many people who helped in the search. |
| About 100 volunteers joined the search for Mr Arthur on Monday after his parents made an emotional plea for him to get in touch. | About 100 volunteers joined the search for Mr Arthur on Monday after his parents made an emotional plea for him to get in touch. |
| A photograph of Mr Arthur's four-month-old son Archie wearing a T-shirt saying "Please find my daddy" was also released by the family in a bid to raise awareness of the search for him. | A photograph of Mr Arthur's four-month-old son Archie wearing a T-shirt saying "Please find my daddy" was also released by the family in a bid to raise awareness of the search for him. |
| Parents' tribute | |
| Mr Arthur is believed to have spent New Year's Eve with friends at Orsett Hall and had gone on to Grove Road in Grays to stay with a friend. | Mr Arthur is believed to have spent New Year's Eve with friends at Orsett Hall and had gone on to Grove Road in Grays to stay with a friend. |
| It is thought he left the house at about 03:30 GMT on 1 January. | It is thought he left the house at about 03:30 GMT on 1 January. |
| The parents of Bradley Arthur issued a tribute to their son. | |
| It said: "Brad, there are not enough words for us to say how we feel. | |
| "Our hearts are broken and will never mend. Just know that we love you with all that we have and always will. | |
| "We are so very proud of you and you are in our hearts for ever. Shine on through the brightest star. We love you. | |
| "Mum and Dad xxx" |