Robert Sansom Missing: The 60-year-old was accounted for missing on Thursday subsequent to leaving his place of residence on Willow Bridge. An examination was dispatched to find Robert with nearby accomplices and individuals from the public aiding in the quest for him yet officials found the body of a man on Saturday in Choppington woods. Formal distinguishing proof is yet to occur however police accept the body is that of Robert Sansom. His family have been advised.

Analyst Chief Inspector Martin Brooks of Northumbria Police, stated: “This is a very unfortunate result and our contemplations go out to Robert’s family and friends and family during this amazingly troublesome time.

A cannabis ranch in Villiers Street in Sunderland has been destroyed by police

Cannabis ranch worth up to a large portion of a million pounds destroyed in Sunderland

Police wish to address this man after a scramble cam was taken from a vehicle in Newcastle downtown area

CCTV request after scramble cam memory card taken from vehicle in Newcastle downtown area

“I need to thank every individual who helped us in our pursuit and who offered facts to help with the examination.”

Police don’t accept there to be any outsider contribution and once formal ID has been finished a report will be ready for the coroner.