Body found in search for Stockport man, following two month search

Steven Caulfield disappeared on October 1st 2024

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 12th Dec 2024

Police searching for a missing man from Stockport have found a body, more than two months after he disappeared.

Steven Caulfield was reported missing on Tuesday 01st October, sparking a huge search operation.

While the body has not been identified, detectives believe it belongs to Steven, and are supporting his family.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding Steven’s death, and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.

Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes, Stockport District Commander and GMP lead for Disaster Victim Identification said: “Our deepest condolences remain with Steven’s family and friends, who have been devastated by this traumatic news, we have officers supporting them through this difficult time.

"It has been a challenging couple of months since the missing report came to us in GMP and our Tactical Aid Unit, Specialist Search, Canine and Underwater Units were all utilised to search for Steven in challenging conditions and locations around the Middlewood Way.

"We hope today’s discovery provides some answers for Steven’s loved ones.”

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