Police find body in search for missing Barnsley man

Officers looking for a missing man in Barnsley have found a body today.

The body was discovered earlier this afternoon in Rockley Woods at Birdwell.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, police believe it to be that of missing man Christopher Thorpe.

Mr Thorpe, 56, was reported missing on Saturday from Birdwell.

Aspokesperson said that his family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

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