Durham Police have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for missing Consett man Wayne Parker.

Police have confirmed that a body has been found in the search for the 35-year-old and his family have been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and formal identification is yet to take place. Durham Police have confirmed that a file is being prepared for the coroner.

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A spokesperson for Durham Police added: “Our thoughts are with [Wayne’s] family and friends at this difficult time.”

It is understood Wayne Parker went missing earlier this month and a police search was launched to find him.

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