Body found in search for missing Lancashire man Samuel Smith, 66, last seen at holiday park two weeks ago
A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Lancashire.
Police had been searching for 66-year-old Samuel Smith, from Colne, who was last seen at the entrance to Tarn House Holiday Park in Skipton on March 2.
The two-week search led to a public appeal with police urging residents in the area to check "outbuildings, barns, sheds, and open land".
The force has now shared the 'sad news' that the search has been called off after a body was discovered yesterday (Tuesday, March 17).
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Officers have sadly found a man’s body in the Skipton area, whilst searching for Samuel Smith, a 66-year-old man from Colne, who was last seen on Monday, March 2.
"Although formal identification has not yet been completed, his family has been informed, and our thoughts remain with them during this difficult time.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and contacted us with information - your help is always appreciated."
Information can still be passed to officers on 101, quoting incident number 12260040738.