Body found in Peak District believed to be missing Sheffield man

It was found close to the Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District earlier

The body was found close to Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District earlier
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 6th Jul 2021

South Yorkshire Police say they've found a body thought to be missing 26 year old Ben Whittington.

It was found close to the Ladybower Reservoir in the Peak District earlier today.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but Ben's family have been informed.

Ben Whittington

Ben, from Sheffield, was last seen yesterday in the Welwyn Road area.

An investigation is ongoing but police aren't treating the death as suspicious.

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