A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man last seen on CCTV a month ago.
Michael Johnston vanished in Staffordshire shortly after 9am on Thursday, October 17 and an urgent search was launched.
West Yorkshire PoliceMichael Johnston was last seen wearing a black Leeds United jacket and black shorts[/caption]
The 32-year-old was last spotted on CCTV near the River Aire and Aire & Calder Navigation at Thwaite Lane, in Stourton.
He was wearing a black Leeds United jacket and black shorts.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed a body was tragically found at about 2.50pm on Sunday, November 10.
The discovery was made in woodland, off a footpath, next to the River Aire.
Formal identification is yet to take place but Michael’s family have been informed.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers searching for missing Leeds man Michael Johnston have found a body which is believed to him.
“At about 2.50pm yesterday, officers involved in ongoing searches for Mr Johnston made the discovery in a wooded area of a footpath next to the River Aire near to Skelton Grange Road, Stourton.
“While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be Mr Johnston, aged 32, who went missing on October 17. His family has been informed.”
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