Search for missing South Yorkshire man, aged 38, at an end as police sadly discover body

Police say his family has now been informed and continue to be supported by officers

Police searching for a 38-year-old South Yorkshire man missing since Wednesday (July 1) say they have sadly found a body.

Daniel, from Barnsley, was last seen in Wakefield at around 9pm on Wednesday and had not been heard from since.

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Daniel, from Barnsley was last seen in Wakefield at around 9pm on Wednesday | Family handout

On Thursday South Yorkshire Police said they were “increasingly concerned” for Daniel’s welfare and sought to speak with anybody who had seen him.

However the force said in a statement today (Saturday): “Officers in West Yorkshire searching for missing 38-year-old man Daniel from Barnsley have sadly yesterday (Friday 3 July) found a body.”

Police say his family has now been informed and continue to be supported by officers.

A police spokesperson said: “Our thoughts are with Daniel's loved ones at this difficult time. Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.”

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