Northern Ireland

Body recovered in Co Down missing person search

The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team took part in Tuesday night's search in the Annalong area. Picture: Mourne Mountain Rescue Team Facebook
The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team took part in Tuesday night's search in the Annalong area. Picture: Mourne Mountain Rescue Team Facebook The Mourne Mountain Rescue Team took part in Tuesday night's search in the Annalong area. Picture: Mourne Mountain Rescue Team Facebook

A BODY has been recovered by police searching for a missing person in Co Down.

The search took place in the Annalong area on Tuesday night.

A PSNI spokesperson said the search was conducted with the assistance of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team.

"There are no further details at this time," they added.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team said they joined the search shortly before 7.30pm on Tuesday.

"In conjunction with local police, a total of 12 members responded and stood down at 2310hrs. Our thoughts are with family, friends and all involved," they added.