The body of a man has been found in woodland near the A179 (Image: Newsquest)
Police have confirmed the body of a man has been found in woodland following a search for a missing man.
Nathan Dunn, 22, of Hartlepool, was reported missing from his home after he was last seen yesterday (Friday, 1 November.
A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Shortly before 8pm today (Friday 1 November) the body of a man was sadly found in woodland near to the A179.
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"While no formal identification has yet taken place, the family of missing Nathan Dunn, aged 22, from Hartlepool has been informed and are being supported by officers.
"Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time."
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