Body found near woods is believed to be missing Leeds pensioner

A body found in Leeds is believed to be that of a pensioner who went missing almost two months ago.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Oct 2016, 11:10 BST

Updated 25th Oct 2016, 17:16 BST

Ian Collinson has been missing from his home in Micklefield since Tuesday.

Police were contacted on Friday morning by a member of the public who had found the body in the vicinity of Hartley Wood to the east of Micklefield.　

It is believed to be Ian Collinson, who went missing from the village on August 23.

Detective Inspector Phil Jackson, of Leeds District CID, said: “Although formal identification is yet to be carried out, it is believed to be the body of 73-year-old Ian Collinson.　

“His family have been informed and we have specially-trained officers supporting them at what will clearly be a very difficult time for them.　

“There are no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s office has been informed.”