Body found in Valentine's Day murder suspect hunt
Edvard Stockings is suspected of shooting his wife, Lisa Smith, in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent, on 14 February.
Police said they believed Mr Stockings then drove to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, near Dartford, and entered the Thames.
Officers have now said a body was found in the river near Rainham, Essex, at roughly 15:45 GMT on Friday. The body has not been formally identified but the man's family have been informed.
Mr Stockings is alleged to have shot Ms Smith, 43, from Slough, at about 19:00 before fleeing the scene.
CCTV footage captured the sound of three gunshots, followed by shouting and screaming.
A car and gun, both linked to the suspect, were found "next to the Dartford crossing", police said.
They added that the car was found on the bridge.
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