A POST-MORTEM is taking place this afternoon into the death of a Keighley man whose body was found in the river Worth.

Police have confirmed that the body found in the river was that of missing Keighley man Michael Kaine.

The 36 year-old had been missing from his Ingrow home since midnight last Friday.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and his family has been informed.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said yesterday afternoon: “Police searching for missing Michael Kaine from Keighley have today found the body of an adult male.

“Officers were called to the rear of a commercial premises on Gresley Road, Keighley, at about 11.40am after the body of a man was seen in river water behind the location.

“Police attended and recovered the body of a male. Investigation work remains ongoing at the scene and is expected to continue into Monday.”

Detective Inspector Craig McKay, of Bradford CID, added: "Enquiries are ongoing into the discovery of a man's body in water off Gresley Road. “The man found has now been identified as missing Michael Kaine.

“A post mortem will take place to determine the circumstances of his death, but at this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious.

"Mr Kaines' family are aware of the development and are being supported by specially trained officers."

A spokesman from Bingley fire station said the body had been recovered from the water by the Bingley Water Rescue Team, with assistance from crews from Keighley, Shipley, and Halifax. 

He said crews had been mobilised to the scene after a shoe had been spotted in the water and an alarm raised. 

Police had previously issued a re-appeal for information on Mr Kaine's whereabouts after becoming "increasingly concerned" for his welfare.

There had been reported sightings of him over the weekend, but none had been confirmed.

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0077.

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