South Yorkshire Police confirm death of missing man 'not suspicious'

The death of a man who was reported missing from home is not being treated as suspicious by South Yorkshire Police.
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Mathew Fullerton, aged 38, was last seen at his home in Middlecliffe, Barnsley, on Monday, October 12, then disappeared.

Police officers searching for Mathew Fullerton, who was reported missing from home, found a body yesterdayPolice officers searching for Mathew Fullerton, who was reported missing from home, found a body yesterday
Police officers searching for Mathew Fullerton, who was reported missing from home, found a body yesterday

A body was found in woodland close to the River Dearne yesterday and although formal identification has not yet taken place, it is believed to be that of Mathew.

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South Yorkshire Police said there are ‘no suspicious circumstances’ surrounding the death.

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