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Ben Clarkson's family told after body found in York river | Ben Clarkson's family told after body found in York river |
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The body of a man has been found in the River Foss in York, North Yorkshire Police has said. | |
The body was discovered at about 17:00 GMT at Foss Bank, near to the entrance to Sainsbury's. | The body was discovered at about 17:00 GMT at Foss Bank, near to the entrance to Sainsbury's. |
Police have not formally identified the body but a force spokesman said the family of missing Leeds man Ben Clarkson have been informed. | |
His partner, Rachel Peatfield, said: "I am truly heartbroken that I have lost the love of my life." | |
Mr Clarkson, 22, was last seen outside Fibbers Nightclub, on Stonebow, in York, at 03:40 GMT on 2 March. | Mr Clarkson, 22, was last seen outside Fibbers Nightclub, on Stonebow, in York, at 03:40 GMT on 2 March. |
Friends of the missing man handed out 4,000 leaflets in a bid to find him and launched a Twitter account as part of their efforts. | |
Ms Peatfield said: "Ben was a wonderful character, who was so kind and gentle and brought joy to many people's lives and touched the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him." |
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