Body found in woods in search for missing man, 89, from Easington

Formal identification is yet to take place but it's believed to be the body of missing 89-year-old Malcolm

Malcolm, 89
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 16th Feb 2026
Last updated 16th Feb 2026

Humberside police say a body has been found in the search for a missing man from Easington.

Officers were called out to a wooded area on the outskirts of the village yesterday (15th February).

While formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe it to be the body of 89-year-old Malcolm who was reported missing on 4th June 2025.

His family have been informed and there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

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