Surrey University Student Viktor Ivanelo's Body Found By Police

The 21-year-old man went missing a month ago.
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A body has been found in the search for missing Surrey University student Viktor Ivanelo. 

Police dogs, drones and helicopters were all used to search for the 21-year-old when he disappeared on February 26 after visiting a friend in Esher. 

Surrey Police now believe they have found the body of Russian-born Ivanelo under a railway arch near Surbiton station on the outskirts of London.  

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Police believe they have found the body of Surrey University student Viktor Ivanelo
Viktor Ivanelo

The death is currently being treated as “unexplained” and a police cordon remains in place as the scene is examined.  

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: “A body has been found in the search for missing 21-year-old Victor Ivanelo. 

“British Transport Police were called to a railway arch near Surbiton station at 1.30pm today (Tuesday 28 March) following reports that a body had been discovered.” 

They added: “Although formal identification has not yet taken place, the body is believed to be that of Victor Ivanelo.”  

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Bosses at Surrey University say they are 'saddened' by the discovery
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The family of the business management student has been informed about the discovery. 

Professor Jane Powell, vice-provost at the University of Surrey, said: “Students are the very heart of our University. We’re greatly saddened by the discovery of a body believed to be that of Viktor Ivanelo.

“The University will be liaising with Viktor’s family to do all we can to support them at this distressing time.”