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08/01/2025
Body Found In Spain Believed To Be Missing Belfast Man
A body found in Spain is believed to be missing Belfast man, John George.
The 37-yea-old father-of-two, also known as John Hardy, was on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing by his family on 18 December when he failed to make his flight home. He had last been in contact with his family on 14 December.
According to reports, while formal identification has not yet taken place, John's father, Billy George, received a call from Spanish police on the evening of Tuesday 07 January informing him that his son's remains had been recovered.
Reports have also said that a 32-year-old man has been arrested by Spanish police on suspicion of murder.
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has expressed condolences to the family of John George.
The West Belfast MP said: "I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of John George after a body was found on Tuesday in Spain.
"This is tragic news for John's loved ones who have been courageously searching for him after he went missing on December 14.
"I have been in contact with Billy George, John's father, throughout this period and as recently as last night where he informed me that a body had been found.
"I now hope John's body can be returned home to Ireland as quickly as possible to allow his heart-broken family and friends to have a dignified funeral.
"May he rest in peace."
The 37-yea-old father-of-two, also known as John Hardy, was on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing by his family on 18 December when he failed to make his flight home. He had last been in contact with his family on 14 December.
According to reports, while formal identification has not yet taken place, John's father, Billy George, received a call from Spanish police on the evening of Tuesday 07 January informing him that his son's remains had been recovered.
Reports have also said that a 32-year-old man has been arrested by Spanish police on suspicion of murder.
The West Belfast MP said: "I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of John George after a body was found on Tuesday in Spain.
"This is tragic news for John's loved ones who have been courageously searching for him after he went missing on December 14.
"I have been in contact with Billy George, John's father, throughout this period and as recently as last night where he informed me that a body had been found.
"I now hope John's body can be returned home to Ireland as quickly as possible to allow his heart-broken family and friends to have a dignified funeral.
"May he rest in peace."
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