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A physique has been discovered in the course of the seek for a report of a lacking man from Haverigg Prison have discovered a physique. John Hosker, 43, disappeared from HMP Haverigg in Cumbria on January 8 after being allowed off-site for a piece responsibility dedication.

Last evening, Cumbria Police confirmed {that a} physique was found earlier within the day at Holme Knott following a name from a member of the general public. The physique has not but been formally recognized, however Hosker’s household have been notified. The demise isn’t being handled as suspicious.

A Cumbria Police spokesperson mentioned: “Police investigating a report of a missing man from Haverigg Prison have found a body.

“The physique was discovered at 2.05pm as we speak at Holme Knott, Sedbergh, after a name from a member of the general public.

“The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time. The family of John Hosker, reported missing on 8 January, have been informed.”

Hosker was sentenced to eight years in jail in 2019 after committing a toddler intercourse offence, however Cumbria Police maintained he was not a risk to others.

During the search final week, Det Supt Vicki Coombes mentioned he was final seen within the Sedbergh space – the place the physique was discovered at round 2.05pm yesterday.

A jail service spokesperson mentioned on the time: “Prisoners who fail to return following temporary release face strict punishments, including a return to a closed prison and being prevented from moving to open conditions for up to two years.”