The body of a person wearing a wetsuit has been found in the Claerwen Reservoir in the Elan Valley.

Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for help to identify the person who the force said is believed to be male.

Officers went to the reservoir near Rhayader after receiving a call from someone who had seen a body in the water just before 8.30am on Friday (October 18).

MORE NEWS | ​Two trains collide in 'low speed' crash near Llanbrynmair

Initial inquiries, including checking missing people records with neighbouring police forces, have so far failed to confirm the person’s identity.

A police spokesperson said: “If you have visited the Claerwen Reservoir or the surrounding area within the last six to eight weeks and noticed any unattended personal property such as bags, clothes, shoes, or anything else that stood out, please get in touch.

“We’d like to hear from you whether you saw something that caught your attention and left it there, or you removed it from the area.”

MORE NEWS | Iconic Newtown church to hold final service ahead of sale

The force also wants to hear from anyone who thinks they may know the person whose body was found.

Anyone with information can contact the force online at https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline or by email at 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk.

They can also direct message Dyfed-Powys Police on social media or call 101, quoting reference 64 of October 18 2024.