A BODY has been found in the search for a missing man, police have confirmed.

Leeds man Michael Johnston, 32, went missing on Thursday, October 17.

Police made the discovery in a wooded area in Stourton, Leeds at around 2.50pm yesterday (Sunday, November 10).

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Officers searching for missing Leeds man Michael Johnston have found a body which is believed to him."

The spokesperson added: "While formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed to be Mr Johnston, aged 32, who went missing on October 17.

"His family has been informed."