Body found at Northumberland reservoir in search for missing Throckley man

A body has been found in the search for missing Throckley man Keith Batey.

The 64-year-old was last seen by his family at around 11 pm on Wednesday, July 6 at his home address on Westway, Throckley and had not been heard from since.

Northumbria Police has now confirmed that after an extensive search and enquiries, a body was found near the Whittle Dene Reservoir in Northumberland on Monday.

Formal identification has yet to take place but officers believe it to be Keith. His family are being supported by specialist officers at this distressing time.

Police do not believe there to be any third-party involvement in his death and a report will now be made for the coroner.

Detective Inspector Steven Byrne, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a very sad update which we hoped we would not have to give.

“Our thoughts are with Keith’s friends and family during this tragic time, and we would ask that their privacy is respected while they come to terms with what has happened.

“Whenever we search for a missing person, we hugely appreciate the public's support – not to mention assistance from all our partners and volunteers including Mountain Rescue and the National Police Air Service.”