Martin Lewis breaks silence after body is found in search for former MoneySavingExpert colleague
Martin Lewis has shared an emotional tribute following the tragic news that the body of his former colleague is believed to have been found. He expressed his profound sadness, stating: "It's with a heavy heart I share this."
Anthony Hill, a devoted husband and father, had been reported missing, sparking widespread concern. The 37 year old, who vanished from Norwich on Monday morning, was previously part of the deals team at the financial website set up by Martin before he transitioned into teaching.
The money-saving expert took to social media, X, which was formerly known as Twitter, to convey his condolences: "It's with a heavy heart I share this. My love to Ant's wife Kayleigh and their little girls. It's the worst news. I'm so sorry for all Ant's friends and his little pupils," he wrote in response to a police statement.
He continued to reflect on the impact Anthony had: "I will remember you fondly Ant. Also thanks to the thousands of you who shared the posts while Ant was missing, I know it gave succour to his family. RIP."
Martin's followers took to the comments of his emotional post to share their empathy and condolences. "So sorry to hear this terrible news. Thoughts go out to the family," penned one.
Another wrote: "May he rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to all family and friends at this sad time."
"Oh no, so so sorry to have read this. I echo your sentiments to his family and friends x," wrote a third.
Norfolk police confirmed that a body of a man was found in Norwich on Thursday night. "Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, the family of 37-year-old Anthony Hill have been informed," they stated.
The body was discovered in an area off Heathgate in the city shortly before 8pm, and police stated that the death is not believed to be suspicious and that a "file will be prepared for the coroner in due course".
Anthony was last seen leaving his home address at 7.45am on Monday morning. CCTV footage then captured him at a Co-Op on Sprowston Road at around 10am.
Martin Lewis then issued an urgent plea in a statement to ITV News, asking viewers to keep an eye out for his former colleague.
"The message is just really simple: please keep your eye out for Ant. Anyone who lives in the locale, check your CCTV just in case he happened to walk past and it gives the police something more to go on," he said.
