A SEARCH for a missing man has been called off after his body was found on Clay Bank by Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team.

47-year-old Michael Webster was last seen at his home in Great Broughton near Stokesley, by his family on the evening of Sunday, August 6.

North Yorkshire Police launched an appeal to try and trace Mr Webster but have today confirmed that his body was found on Saturday afternoon.

A police spokesman said there are no suspicious circumstances regarding the death and a report is being compiled for the coroner.

If anyone has information that could assist officers, call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and ask to speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference 12170140088.