Officers searching for missing Newcastle man Keith Batey have sadly found a body.
Keith, 64, was last seen by his family at around 11pm on Wednesday, July 6 at his home address on Westway in the Throckley area of Newcastle. He had not been heard from since.
An extensive search was launched and a number of enquiries were carried out to locate Keith, but police have now confirmed a body was found on Monday near to Whittle Dene Reservoir in Northumberland.
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Formal identification has yet to take place but officers believe it to be Keith. His family are being supported by specialist officers at this distressing time.
Police do not believe there to be any third-party involvement in his death and a report will now be made for the coroner.
Detective Inspector Steven Byrne, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a very sad update which we hoped we would not have to give.
“Our thoughts are with Keith’s friends and family during this tragic time, and we would ask that their privacy is respected while they come to terms with what has happened.
“Whenever we search for a missing person, we hugely appreciate the public's support – not to mention assistance from all our partners and volunteers including Mountain Rescue and the National Police Air Service.”
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