The body of a poker player who went missing over a week ago, has been found in a North London canal, police confirmed today.

John Regan, 30, has not been seen since leaving a pub in the early hours of November 19. His disappearance was described as “completely out of character” by friends and family, who have been desperately trying to track him down.

He was apparently in an area with no CCTV coverage at the time of his disappearance near Camden market.

Poker players were united in the search for John Regan, setting up the domain www.findjohn.co.uk, which linked to a facebook page. Over 2600 members joined the search for the popular poker player.

The campaign to find John was also supported by a number of celebrities, such as comedian David Mitchell of Channel 4 comedy Peep Show, and TV host Claudia Winkleman.

His death is not being currently being treated as suspicious.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Although we await formal identification, we are satisfied that the deceased is 30-year-old John Regan of Chalcott Road.”

Following today’s news, Poker Professional’s left their messages on the facebook group.

Victoria Coren wrote; “I’m afraid it is the most terrible news about John Regan. Thank you all so much for all the immediate help and kind concern.”