Body found in search for missing Leeds man Michael Johnston near to the River Aire

A search for missing Leeds man Michael Johnston, aged 32, has been ongoing since he was last seen on October 17.

West Yorkshire Police say that at about 2.50pm yesterday (Sunday), officers involved in ongoing searches made the discovery in a wooded area of a footpath next to the River Aire and near to Skelton Grange Road in Stourton.

While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be Mr Johnston.

His family has been informed.

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