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Body Found in Shildon in Search for Missing Father Darren Kitch

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, with formal identification still to follow.

Overview

  • Durham Police reported finding a body in Shildon on November 18 that officers believe is the 55-year-old.
  • Formal identification has not yet taken place, and Darren Kitch’s family has been informed of the discovery.
  • The force stated there are no suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
  • Kitch was last seen on November 12 after leaving his Shildon home at 10am wearing dark joggers and a black bomber jacket.
  • Family members had highlighted his severe COPD, medication left at home, and concerns linked to personal items and his recent stay in a garden shed.