Police searching for a new dad from Ebbw Vale have found a body.

Brandon Parfitt, 28, was reported missing on Sunday evening and his family launched a campaign via social media as they became increasingly worried for him.

Brandon is father to a young son who is less than two months old.

Gwent Police also issued a missing person’s appeal after Brandon was last seen in Market Street, Ebbw Vale, at about 7.30pm on Sunday.

But the force confirmed on Tuesday evening that they had found a body as part of the search.

A spokesperson said: ‘We received a call that the body of a man had been found in Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, on Tuesday 19 August. ‘Formal identification has yet to take place, however, the family of Brandon Parfitt, have been notified.

‘Our thoughts are with his family and friends a

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