NEWS | Body found by rescue teams searching for a missing 72-year-old man

A body has been found by rescue teams searching for a missing 72-year-old man in the Worcester area.

West Mercia Police worked alongside other members of the emergency services over the weekend.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“Sadly officers searching for missing James (Jim) Costello from Worcester have found a body.

“The 72-year-old’s family have been informed and an identification has taken place.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious.”

West Mercia Search and Rescue shared the following update on their Twitter page:

We have sad news to share with you following on from Sunday's callout.

Volunteer team members located a body & were able to perform a dignified recovery.

The team would like to send their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of James Costello at this difficult time. https://t.co/ocNyXGjMh4

— West Mercia SAR (@WestMerciaSAR) December 5, 2022