THE body of a man pulled from the River Derwent, in North Yorkshire, has been identified by police.

Detectives are trying to piece together the final movements of William Andrew Twomey, 52, of Newcastle, whose body was found, near Malton, on Monday.

The last sighting of Mr Twomey was on December 23, when he discharged himself from York District Hospital.

He was 6ft, heavily built, with greying, fair hair and had several teeth missing. He was wearing blue jogging bottoms, with "consultant physiotherapist" on the side.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police, on (01723) 509352