MARTIN Lewis has shared an emotional message to the family of his former colleague after cops found a body during their search for him.
Anthony Hill, 37, was last seen on Monday – the morning of his 37th birthday – as he left his home in Norwich.
x.com/@MartinSLewisA body has been found in the search for Anthony Hill[/caption]
FacebookThe 37-year-old’s wife Kayleigh had issued emotional pleas during the search[/caption]
PAThe dad-of-two used to work with Martin Lewis, who pleaded for the public’s help to find him[/caption]
Norfolk PoliceAnthony had last been seen on Monday[/caption]
Police today revealed a man’s body had tragically been found last night in the hunt for the dad-of-two – after his wife put out a heartbreaking plea.
Anthony used to work Martin at Money Saving Expert before changing jobs and becoming a primary school teacher.
Martin today sent his love to the 37-year-old’s family after the cops’ latest update.
He wrote on X: “It’s with a heavy heart I share this. My love to Ant’s wife Kayleigh and their little girls.
“It’s the worst news. I’m so sorry for all Ant’s friends and his little pupils. I will remember you fondly Ant.
“Also thanks to the thousands of you who shared the posts while Ant was missing, I know it gave succour to his family. RIP”
Anthony, who has two daughters aged six and four, left his home in Thorpe St Andrew at around 7.45am on Monday.
CCTV snaps showed him at a Co-op store on Sprowston Road in Norwich at 9.58am before he disappeared.
Norfolk Police today said: “Police can confirm the body of a man was found in Norwich last night.
“The body was discovered in an area off Heathgate in the city shortly before 8pm.
“Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, the family of 37-year-old Anthony Hill, who was reported missing from his home in Norwich on Monday have been informed.
“The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.”
Anthony’s heartbroken wife, Kayleigh Hill, 36, had helped organise a massive search with worried locals.
Taking to Facebook earlier this week, she posted an emotional message, writing: “Anyone who has any spare time to help is so much appreciated, I’ll be out there today we need to find my girls’ daddy.”
She added: “Please keep looking, please Ant if you see any of this please come home, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been gone just come home we love you and need you back.”
Martin Lewis also made his own appeal on social media to raise awareness.
The MSE said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “This is devastating. Please share.
“Anthony is a lovely man who used to work on the MoneySavingExpert deals team before leaving to pursue his valiant passion the get into teaching. I hope and pray he’s OK.
“Please please spread word.”
Norfolk PoliceCCTV snaps showed the teacher at a Co-op Store on Sprowston Road in Norwich at 9.58am on Monday[/caption]
RexMartin Lewis shared his own appeal[/caption]