Body found in search for missing South Yorkshire man

A body has been found in the search for a man who had gone missing from his South Yorkshire home.

Phillip Campbell was last seen leaving his home in Hemingfield, Barnsley, during the early hours of Saturday.

Police said on Sunday evening that a body had been found close to Burying Lane, Elsecar, where the 34-year-old’s car was discovered on Saturday morning.

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South Yorkshire Police said the body had yet to be formally identified but it was believed to be Mr Campbell.

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