Sadness as body of missing Shildon man Curtis Davies found
Police confirmed specialist search teams found the body, believed to be that of Curtis.
Curtis, who worked for Durham police, had been missing since last Sunday (June 22) and his family, friends and colleagues have been informed and are being supported by specialist teams.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson from Durham Constabulary said: "We are very sorry to report that a body has been found in the search for Curtis Davies, one of our Durham Constabulary colleagues.
"The body was located by specialist search teams in the Shildon area this morning (Sunday, June 29).
"Formal identification has yet to take place, but we believe it to be that of 32-year-old Curtis from Shildon.
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"We would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for our friend and colleague, and who worked closely and considerately with officers on the ground.
"Curtis' death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
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