Body found in woodland may be of missing man
POLICE have confirmed a man’s body has been found at a wooded area in Middlesbrough and, although not yet formally identified, the force said the family of missing man Wayne Newton has been informed.
Police taped off an area around Saphwood Beck behind Baldoon Sands in Acklam yesterday and several police vehicles could be seen there.
A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said: “Officers are treating the death as unexplained at this time.
“Whilst no formal identification has yet taken place, officers have informed the family of missing 41-year-old Wayne
Newton and they are being supported by specially trained officers.
“A police presence remains at the scene whilst enquiries continue.”
A cordon was placed around the area and Crime Scene Investigation units arrived at the scene yesterrday lunchtime.
Mr Newton has been missing since Saturday, October 24.
The 41-year-old disappeared with no coat, no phone and no money and without his epilepsy medication.
His family raised the alarm after they had not heard from him – it was usual for him to call and visit them every day.