A body has been found in the search for a missing Newcastle man, police have confirmed.
On Saturday, Edwin Jones, 60, was reported as missing after he was last seen leaving an address on Jenifer Grove, Heaton.
Police launched an investigation and an urgent search was carried out.
Officers also appealed for help from the public and released a description of Edwin.
However, last night officers located the body of a male in the Coach Lane area of Newcastle.
Formal identification has yet to take place but it is believed to be that of Edwin.
His family are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers at this time.
Superintendent Steve Ammari, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an incredibly sad conclusion to this investigation and our thoughts go out to Edwin’s family.
"We will continue to offer them any support they need at this time.
“I would like to thank members of the public who helped to share the appeal.
“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the death, but at this stage there is not believed to be any third party involvement.”
