Body present in seek for Belfast father lacking in Spain as homicide probe launched | EUROtoday

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The household of lacking Belfast man John Hardy, also referred to as John George, say his physique has been present in Spain.

The 37-year-old had been holidaying in Alicante and was final in contact together with his household on December 14.

The father of two was reported lacking 4 days later after he didn’t board his flight residence to Northern Ireland.

Solicitor agency KRW Law stated Mr George’s father Billy contacted them on Tuesday night with an replace that Spanish police believed that they had discovered his son’s stays, and {that a} homicide investigation had been launched.

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“We can confirm the father of Mr George contacted us today shortly after 5pm to confirm Spanish police told him they had recovered his son’s remains,” the assertion stated.

“Mr Billy George was told that his son’s body was now in a morgue awaiting formal identification.

“The family are both distressed but also relieved at this latest news. It brings to an end an extremely tortuous search process for the body.”

Speaking to The Independent in December, his brother Darren stated: “Our family home has been ripped to pieces. Dad has had a heart attack, our mum has had two strokes, but they are still running around Spain looking out for him.”

Through tears, he added: “John was my best friend. He looked after me my whole life I never had to worry for anything.

“He is my go-to person. Whether I was sick or having a bad day he was always coming to the rescue. He made you feel safe.

“He was a character, he would call us every day and Christmas time is his favourite time. He should be coming through that door to see his kids and get everyone’s spirits up.

“There is no way he would be away from his kids. He did everything in his power to give them a good life.”

Mr George’s household and mates had travelled to Spain to assist search efforts and made public pleas for data.

Parents Billy and Sharon, brother Darren, and sisters Courtney and Caitlin – together with as much as 50 mates and wider household from Northern Ireland – had been concerned within the wide-scale search operation.

The assertion stated a homicide investigation had been launched and appealed for privateness for Mr George’s household.

It stated: “The family want to thank all who have helped and supported them over the last number of days.

“They now respectfully ask for some privacy to allow them both time and space to engage on the next harrowing stages on what is now a formalised murder investigation.”

Police in Northern Ireland have been aiding their Spanish counterparts with their investigation and had issued appeals for data since Mr George was reported lacking.