Northern Ireland

Body recovered near Dunluce Castle in search for missing pensioner

Ivor Jones was reported missing on Wednesday
Ivor Jones was reported missing on Wednesday Ivor Jones was reported missing on Wednesday

POLICE searching for a missing pensioner have found a body in Co Antrim.

Ivor Jones was last seen in the Old Mill Grange area of Portstewart, Co Derry, on Wednesday.

The 75-year-old was later reported missing. Police said they and Mr Jones's family were "becoming increasingly concerned for his whereabouts".

A body was found near Dunluce Castle in Co Antrim on Thursday evening.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of death, police have said.