A body has been recovered this afternoon, September 4, during searches for missing Carlisle man, Thomas Jardine.

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A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: "The body was recovered from the River Eden near to Sheepmount playing fields.

"The body has not yet been formally identified but the family of Mr Jardine has been made aware of developments.

"Cumbria Police would like to thank everyone who has assisted in the search for Mr Jardine over the past week."