Body found in Cumbria in search for missing London fell runner

Police in Cumbria say a body has been recovered during the search for missing fell runner, from London, Edward Catmur.

Edward had been reported missing after he was not heard from since 10am on New Year's Eve,

He had been intending to fell run a route to Cross Fell and Hartside Cross, from Dufton.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "The body of a man was recovered earlier today (1 Jan) in the Cross Fell area.

Edward’s family has been informed of developments."

Cumbria Police would like to thank Penrith Mountain Rescue Team colleagues who spent long hours both last night and today leading the search effort.

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