Body found in search for missing man in Stoke-on-Trent
Experts from Staffordshire Police and North Wales Police made the discovery yesterday afternoon
Last updated 21st Apr 2023
A body's been found in the search for a missing man in Stoke-on-Trent.
It happened during a major operation yesterday - involving experts from North Wales.
Staffordshire Police have confirmed a man's body was found in an area off Garner Street in Etruria.
The discovery was made just over a month since Shaun had last been seen in the Hanley area.
The 35 year old's family have been informed - and formal identification is now taking place.
The death's being treated as unexplained and a file's being prepared for the coroner.
Staffordshire Police statement
We have called off the search for missing person Shaun, who was last seen in Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 18 March.
Sadly, the body of a man was found in an area off Garner Street in Etruria yesterday afternoon (20 April).
Formal identification will take place in due course.
His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
We would like to thank colleagues, partner agencies and the public for their assistance and support during the search.
At this time the death is being treated as unexplained. Enquiries are continuing and a report will be prepared for HM Coroner.