Body found in river near Framwellgate Bridge

Police are not treating the death as suspicious


A body found yesterday afternoon, near Framwellgate Bridge, is believed to be that of Robert Porter.

78 year old Porter was reported missing by staff at the Sycamore Lodge Care Home on Briar Close in the town at 1am yesterday morning.

Missing man Robert Porter

A formal identification will be made after the post-mortem examination that is taking place today.

Framwellgate Bridge yesterday afternoon

Police are not treating the death as suspicious.