South Yorkshire Police reveal body has been found during search for missing Doncaster man

A body has been found during a search for a missing Doncaster man, it has been revealed.
Claire Lewis
By Claire Lewis
Published 5th Nov 2022, 10:38 BST
Updated 5th Nov 2022, 10:39 BST
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South Yorkshire Police began searching for a missing 37-year-old man, named by the force as Ian, after he went missing on Thursday afternoon (November 4). Officers were said to have been growing 'increasingly concerned’ for his welfare.

Ian was reported missing after last being seen in the Hatfield area of Doncaster at around 1.30pm on Thursday. Police shared a photograph, issued his description and described what he was believed to have been wearing when he disappeared.

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But this morning, South Yorkshire Police revealed a body has been found and is believed to be that of Ian. The force said: “A body has been found in our search for missing Doncaster man Ian.

Police officers searching for a missing man, named only as Ian, have revealed that a body has been foundPolice officers searching for a missing man, named only as Ian, have revealed that a body has been found
Police officers searching for a missing man, named only as Ian, have revealed that a body has been found

“Officers discovered a body in Hatfield last night around 6pm. While formal identification has not yet taken place, officers do believe it to be Ian. His family have been informed and are being supported.”