Body found in Chesterfield is believed to be missing hospital patient

A body found in Chesterfield is believed to be that of missing hospital patient Michael Mapley.
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Michael Mapley

Mr Mapley, aged 43, was reported missing after leaving Chesterfield and Northern Derbyshire Hospital at 10.40pm on Sunday, July 10.

A body, believed to be that of Mr Mapley, was found late yesterday afternoon on land off Top Road, Calow.

A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: "Police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file is being prepared for the coroner."