Northern Ireland

Body found in search for John George in Spain

The 37-year-old was last seen before Christmas

John Hardy was due to fly home on December 14, but did not board his flight.
John George was last seen near Alicante on Saturday, December 14

A body has been found in Spain during the search for missing man John George.

The 37-year-old, also known as John Hardy, disappeared days before Christmas during a trip to Spain.

Formal identification is yet to take place.

His family believe he was shot dead.

Also known as John Hardy, the father of two had been holidaying in Alicante and was last in touch with his family on December 14.

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The 37-year-old was reported missing four days later after he failed to board his flight home to Northern Ireland.

It emerged on Monday that Interpol has been asked to help Spanish police with their investigation.