Body found in search for man missing from Haverigg Prison

His body was found this afternoon (22nd January)

Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 22nd Jan 2026
Last updated 22nd Jan 2026

A body has been found in Sedbergh in the search for a man reported missing from Haverigg Prison.

John Hosker was reported missing on 8th January.

Officers say a member of the public found the body this afternoon in Holme Knott.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

John's family have been informed.

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