22/03/2006

Body of missing Dundonald man found

The body of a missing 60-year-old Belfast man has been found.

James White was last seen close to his home in the Kings Square area of Dundonald at around 8.30am on Thursday March 16.

A number of public appeals were issued in a bid to find the missing man along with searches throughout the city of Belfast, however nothing was found until last night.

It is understood that Mr White's body was discovered close to his Dundonald home.

Police have confirmed that a post mortem examination will be carried out to establish the cause of death, however at this stage they do not believe the circumstances to be suspicious.

(EF/SP)

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