36-year-old Lee Butler had been missing since May 26
06:27, 01 Jun 2026Updated 06:59, 01 Jun 2026
Lee Butler, 36, left his home in Staffordshire and travelled to Wales(Image: South Wales Police)
A body has been found in the search for a missing man, police have said. Lee Butler, 36, was last seen at his home in Staffordshire on May 26. A major search was launched by South Wales Police who said they believed Lee had travelled to Wales.
Ogmore by Sea residents reported on Sunday that a helicopter and drones were being used to assist with the search, with others saying they had seen RNLI lifeboats searching the coast.
Friends of Lee Butler had travelled from the midlands in England to Ogmore by Sea to help in the search. They have since posted on social media that their next steps will be to bring Lee home to Staffordshire where he can be laid to rest.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “A body has been found in the search for Lee Butler, from Staffordshire, who was last seen on Tuesday, May 26.
“While formal identification has not yet taken place, Lee’s next of kin have been informed.
“Our thoughts are with them.”
His mum Sharon posted a tribute on Facebook, saying: “There are no words to describe the heartbreak of losing you. As your mother, I loved you from the moment you came into this world, and I will love you for every moment after you’ve gone. Forever loved.Forever missed. Forever my son.”
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