12:03, 25 Nov 2025<\/p>\n
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Police and underwater search units at Bristol harbourside yesterday(Image: PAUL GILLIS \/ Reach PLC)<\/p>\n
The death of a man whose body was recovered from Bristol harbour is being treated as “unexplained but not suspicious”.<\/p>\n
Police have said while formal identification is yet to take place, the family of 28-year-old Rehaan, who was reported as missing on Sunday<\/a>, November 23, have been informed.<\/p>\n Rehaan, from Llanelli in South Wales, was out with his friends in Bristol when he went missing at around 1.05am near the Arnolfini.<\/p>\n On Monday, November 24, Avon and Somerset Police issued an update on the search <\/a>to confirm: “We are saddened to report that a body has been recovered from the water during the search for missing 28-year-old Rehaan.<\/p>\n “While formal identification has not yet taken place, we have updated his family and they are being offered support by a specialist family liaison officer.<\/p>\n “We keep them in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. We are treating this death as unexplained, but not suspicious, and will be preparing a file for the coroner.<\/p>\n “We would like to thank the public for sharing our appeal.”<\/p>\n Following the news of the discovery, Calsonic Kansei Swiss Valley AFC (CKSV), a football team that plays in the West Wales Premier League, paid tribute to Rehaan<\/a>, who was a first-team player at the club.<\/p>\n The club described him as a “passionate footballer” and a “valued presence” and said he will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n Other football clubs also paid tribute to Rehaan, including Trallwm Tigers Football Club and Llangennech AFC. Trallwm wrote on Facebook<\/a>: “[Rehaan] was not only a talented footballer but a kind and humble person.<\/p>\n “He gave everything on the pitch and brought warmth, positivity, and commitment off it. His presence made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of playing alongside him.<\/p>\n