Search underway for missing man in North Northumberland

Police and Mountain Rescue Teams have been searching since Sunday.

Northumbria Police
Author: Micky WelchPublished 10th Dec 2024

North of Tyne Mountain Team have confirmed they've involved in searches for a missing man.

Northumbria Police and Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team are also involved.

The man, in his 40s, hasn't been seen since Sunday.

An area which flooded during Storm Darragh is currently being searched with volunteers looking around Abberwick ford near the village of Bolton in North Northumberland.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:

"On Sunday, we received a report in relation to concern for the welfare of a man in his 40s.

"Extensive inquiries have been ongoing since then, including searches being carried out, and these continue."

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