Body found in missing person investigation

Detectives from Staffordshire Police have called off the search for missing person, George Horton, who was last seen in Hednesford on Wednesday (5 January). 

Sadly, the body of a man, believed to be 57-year-old George, was found in the Cannock area shortly after 11am today (6 January).

Detective Inspector Richard Dancey, of the force’s Southern Investigation Team, said: George’s family has been informed and our thoughts and condolences are with them at this very difficult time.

“They are being supported by specially-trained officers.”

Formal identification will take place in due course.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will shortly be prepared for HM Coroner.