Body found in search for missing man, 60

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John Crook was reported missing on Saturday by his family

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A body has been found in the search for a 60-year-old man who went missing.

John Crook from Santon Downham, near Thetford on the Suffolk and Norfolk border, was reported missing on Saturday.

Norfolk Police confirmed on Monday a body had been found at 17:30 BST in Santon Downham by a member of the public.

Formal identification is due to take place but Mr Crook's family has been informed.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is due to be prepared for the coroner by officers.

Searches were carried out using drones and with help from the Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue team.

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