Body found in the search for missing Kenilworth 86-year-old

By James Smith 12th Dec 2024

John Taylor was first reported missing on Tuesday 3 December (image by Warwickshire Police)
John Taylor was first reported missing on Tuesday 3 December (image by Warwickshire Police)

Police have today (December 12) found a body during the search for missing man John Taylor.

Warwickshire Police said the body was found near Kenilworth Castle.

Mr Taylor has been missing since Tuesday 3 December with police, volunteers and locals out searching at length for him since.

"We're sorry to report that officers searching for missing man John Taylor have recovered a body from undergrowth near Kenilworth Castle," a force statement said today.

"John went missing from Kenilworth on Tuesday 3 December.

"His family has been informed. We're now awaiting formal identification and we continue to support John's family.

"We ask that people respect their privacy at this difficult time. 

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and supported in the searches for John."

     

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