A BODY has been found this afternoon in the search for missing man Ibrar Hussain.

Ibrar Hussain, 47, from Dewsbury, was reported missing on February 19. 

In a statement this afternoon (March 2) a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers found the body of an adult male on Thursday afternoon during searches of the Calder and Hebble Navigation near Lock Street, Dewsbury.

"Mr Hussain’s family have been made aware of the development and are being supported by specially trained officers."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: