Man's Body Found, Hartlepool

A man’s body has been located this morning (Saturday 22^nd July) by officers in the Hartlepool area.

Whilst no formal identification has yet taken place, the family of missing 19-year-old Joseph Aldus have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained officers.

The death is being treated as unexplained at this time and a post mortem is due to take place.

Officers remain in the area whilst enquiries continue.