Cleveland Police have issued a statement confirming the discovery of a man's body.

The man's body was found at Huntcliffe in Saltburn last night (20 January), and officers believe that he was reported missing earlier in the day.

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Formal identification is yet to take place.

The statement concluded by saying "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to find him and try to keep him safe. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."