A MISSING man who battled depression has been found dead in woodland.

Ervin Underdown, 32, was last seen in Meadow Close, Balcombe, on Sunday, April 30, at 11.30am.

Officers appealed for help from the public to find him.

Police said a body believed to be Mr Underdown's was found in Tilgate Woods, Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley, just before 10.30am today and his relatives had been informed.