Body of man found in river after search for missing person in North Yorkshire
Officers searching for a missing person in North Yorkshire have found a man’s body in a river in Hambleton.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police were searching for Alexander Nicholson, 70, who was last seen in the Bedale area on Thursday.
A man’s body was located in a rural stretch of river between Northallerton and Catterick on Sunday, police said.
While a formal identification has yet to take place, Mr Nicholson’s family have been notified.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “They are receiving support from specially-trained officers and our thoughts are with them.
“Thank you to everyone who shared yesterday’s appeal (ref 12250206589) and contacted us with information and recent sightings.”