THE body of a man has been found as part of a search for a missing Isle of Wight teenager, police have confirmed.

Officers searching for missing Chris Koppany from Ryde have sadly discovered the body of a man this morning (Saturday).

Formal identification has not yet taken place but Chris’ family have been informed.

A file will be prepared for the coroner.

Yesterday (Friday), police issued an appeal to help find the missing 18-year-old.

He had last been seen at around 7pm on Thursday, August 22, at Binstead beach.