A search for 21-year-old Max Walsh came to a tragic end on Saturday, Nov. 15, when authorities discovered his body, according to a statement from the Leicester Police.
Walsh had last been seen on Thursday, Nov. 13, after leaving his workplace in the village of Dordon, Warwickshire. When he did not return home following his shift, he was reported missing.
Police located his vehicle on Friday in the rural area of Snarestone, Leicestershire, roughly a 20-minute drive from Dordon. His body was found nearby the following day.
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Additional details surrounding how Walsh went missing have not yet been released.
Authorities confirmed that a 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery. No further information about the suspect has been shared at this time.
Police currently consider Walsh’s death “unexplained,” and say his family is receiving assistance from specialist officers.
Local outlet Leicester Live reported that police remained present in the area on Sunday, Nov. 16. One nearby resident said they were “really shocked” after noticing police activity in the quiet community. Another resident described the situation as “not good,” adding that it is unusual to see such a strong police presence in the area.
