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Officers searching for 55-year-old Skipton man Martyn Crofts, who was reported missing on Monday, 16 December, have sadly recovered a body.
The discovery was made during searches at Whinny Gill reservoir in Skipton earlier today (17 December). While formal identification has not yet been completed, Martyn’s family has been informed and is being supported by officers.
We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and provided information to assist our enquiries.
At this stage, there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
If you have any further information that could assist, please call 101 and quote reference number 12240229152.