A body has sadly been found today that is believed to be Matthew Newbould, a missing 31-year-old man from Brompton near Northallerton.

Police launched a search for Matthew after he was last seen leaving his address in the village of Brompton near Northallerton at 7am on Wednesday morning (July 20).

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Officers carried out extensive enquiries to locate him but have sadly confirmed a body has been found today.

North Yorkshire Police say he has not yet been formally identified but Matthew's family have been informed.

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