Today, on April 18, a sombre discovery was made in Selby as authorities recovered the body of missing 67-year-old Nicholas Leaf. The search for Nicholas, a resident of Riccall, came to a tragic end as his body was found in water near his home address.

The distressing find occurred at approximately 1 pm, marking the culmination of a search effort that had gripped the local community since Nicholas was last seen on Tuesday, April 9. Following formal identification procedures, authorities have confirmed that the recovered body is indeed that of Nicholas Leaf.

Nicholas’s untimely demise is not being treated as suspicious by law enforcement. Instead, preparations are underway to compile a file for the coroner, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his tragic passing.

During this period of mourning, authorities extend their gratitude to everyone who shared appeals and assisted in the search efforts. As the Leaf family grapples with this profound loss, they request privacy and respect from the community during this challenging time.