POLICE searching for a missing elderly man have found a body. 

David Hardcastle, 83, had last been seen on the morning of October 10 in the Steanard Lane/ Shepley Bridge Marina area of Mirfield. 

In a statement issued this evening, West Yorkshire Police said: "Police who have been searching for missing man David Hardcastle have found a body.

"Officers have been conducted extensive searches throughout last week, including CCTV enquiries.

"His family have been informed of the update and there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances."