Body found in search for man reported missing in Scarborough

Formal identification of the body is yet to take place

Author: Rory GannonPublished 11th Oct 2025

Police have recovered the body of a man that had been reported missing in the Scarborough area of North Yorkshire.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police confirmed that whilst carrying out search and rescue operations, they found a body.

Officers believe that this is the same body of a missing 37-year-old man who had gone missing in the area.

The man's family has been informed of the discovery, though formal identification is yet to take place. Meanwhile, police have extended their thoughts and condolences to the man's loved ones.

The force added: "Thank you to everyone, including the media, who shared our appeal and contacted us with information. Your help is always appreciated."

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