Tasmania Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the South Esk River at Perth on Friday afternoon is that of missing Launceston man, Ben Plowright.  A post mortem examination conducted in Hobart yesterday confirmed Mr Plowright’s identity.

Mr Plowright was last seen in Arthur Street at Perth on the evening of 30 May 2015. His body was located in the river on Friday afternoon by kayakers.

“There are no suspicious circumstances in relation to the death of Mr Plowright.

“His family have been advised of the results of the post mortem.

“It would be appreciated if the privacy of Ben’s family could be respected during this difficult time,” said Detective Acting Inspector Ruth Orr, Northern CIB.