A physique believed to be that of lacking Belfast man John George has been present in Spain.
The 37-year-old father-of-two, often known as John Hardy, disappeared whereas holidaying in Alicante.
He was final in contact together with his family members on 14 December and was reported lacking 4 days later after he didn’t board his flight residence.
In an announcement launched on behalf of his household, solicitor agency KRW Legislation stated the invention of a physique ends “an extremely tortuous search process”.
The agency stated Mr George’s father contacted them shortly after 5pm on Tuesday to say that Spanish police imagine they’ve discovered his son’s stays.
A homicide investigation has been launched.
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L-R siblings Darren, Courtney, Caitlin and John George. Pic: PA
KRW Legislation added: “Mr Billy George was told that his son’s body was now in a morgue awaiting formal identification.
“The household need to thank all who’ve helped and supported them during the last variety of days.
“They now respectfully ask for some privacy to allow them both time and space to engage on the next harrowing stages on what is now a formalised murder investigation.”
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Mr George, proper. Pic: PA
Mr George’s household had flown over to Alicante to assist with search efforts, together with his brother Darren George saying on Sunday they’d not go away Spain with out John’s physique.
He stated on the time: “This isn’t going to stop and certainly we’re not going to go away until we get John’s body. We get John’s body, we’re on the next flight out of here.”
Police in Northern Eire had been aiding their Spanish counterparts with their investigation and issued appeals for info that might find Mr George.
Darren additionally described his brother as a “happy-go-lucky guy”, who was a champion boxer when he was youthful.
He stated: “John would have rang you at any time of the day or night. So, when we didn’t get the phone call from John within two days, we knew something was wrong.”
Darren stated his sibling was a “normal, average guy” however he additionally had his “troubles,” including: “John was a drug addict, it took over John’s life.”
Regardless of his points, Darren stated his brother would “never have missed Christmas with his boys”.
