Just a day after the son of missing Ferryhill man Brian I’anson had issued a heartfelt appeal to find him, a body was discovered in a wooded area in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday 4th October.
Mr I’anson had been known to walk from Ferryhill to Bishop Auckland through Kirk Merrington and Leasingthorne, and back again. He was last seen at around 11.50am on September 14th walking along the A167 between Ferryhill and Chilton.
In a statement, Durham Constabulary said: “We are sorry to report that a body has been found in the search for missing Ferryhill man, Brian I’anson.
“The body was found in a wooded area in the Bracks Farm area of Bishop Auckland at around 5pm on Wednesday, October 4th.
“Formal identification has yet to take place, however it is believed to be the body of Mr I’anson. His family have been informed.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”
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