Body found in search for missing pensioner

Mr Jones (77), of Aston, was reported missing from home on Tuesday, February 28.

He had been not seen since getting off a bus in Woodhouse Mill at around 1.20pm that day.

Police officers, firefighters and mountain rescue teams carried out a search of the area and found a body at around 1pm on Friday (March 10).

While formal identification of the body has not yet taken place, it is believed to be that of Mr Jones.

A police spokesman said his family had been informed and were receiving support from specialist officers.

He added there were not believed to be any suspicious  circumstances surrounding the death.