Body found in Hartlepool Marina identified

Police have confirmed the body found at Hartlepool Marina is that of missing Andrew Roy.

The 51-year-old from Cornwall had been missing since 9 February and was found on 13 February. He had been working on a boat in the area.

A specialist police diving team searching an area of Hartlepool Marina have discovered a body.

It follows the disappearance of a man on Thursday 9th. Andrew Roy was captured on CCTV cameras around 11:15pm that night, close to Portals Place on the marina.

Whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, his family are aware and are being supported by officers.

The 51-year-old who is from Cornwall, but is currently working in Hartlepool, was reported missing after failing to turn up for work on Friday 10th.

The body was found at 1pm on Monday.