Body believed to be missing doctor Nadeera De Silva discovered in Old Buckenham

Police in Doe Lane, Old Buckenham this morning. Photo : Sonya Duncan. (Image: Copyright Archant Norfolk 2016)

Although formal identification is yet to take place, the body is believed to be that of Nadeera De Silva, a doctor who lives in Stacksford near Old Buckenham.

Police were alerted today after a member of the public made the discovery shortly before 7am off Doe Lane.

The death is being treated as unexplained and a seal has been put in place, while enquiries continue.

The oncologist lived off a private road in the hamlet of Stacksford, which is just outside Old Buckenham.

Doe Lane in Old Buckenham where a body has been found. (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2016)

Mr De Silva, 34, was reported missing on Monday March 7. His next-of-kin are being informed.