Body located in search for missing man at Cessnock

A body, believed to be that of a man reported missing last week, has been located.

Tuggerah Lakes Police District issued public appeals for information and launched an extensive search after a 48-year-old man was reported missing from Doyalson on Friday 26 January 2024.

During a coordinated multi-agency land search, the body of a man was located in bushland in the Watagan State Forest near Cessnock about 2pm today (Friday 2 February 2024).

Whilst the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

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