'Loveable' Erith man found dead after week missing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

William, known as Billy, was found dead a week after going missing in Erith on 9 October.

William, known as Billy, a 48-year-old from Erith, has been found dead a week after he was reported missing on 9 October. His family confirmed the death in a statement saying they had 'not the outcome we wanted' but had found him and he had 'sadly passed away'.

The family and friends requested that their privacy be respected at this time and said they would not be answering questions about the circumstances.

Billy previously worked at Morrisons and was well known locally. His sister described him as 'the most amazing, chatty, lovable person, and everybody knows him'.

How it is being reported

• ‘Loveable’ Erith man found dead after he went missing a week agoA "loveable" man, Billy, has been found dead after he went missing in Erith a week ago.News Shopper · 16 Oct, 16:25
• ‘Loveable’ Erith man found dead after he went missing a week agoA "loveable" man, Billy, has been found dead after he went missing in Erith a week ago.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 16:25

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