Body recovered during search for missing fell runner

A body has been recovered during the search for missing fell runner, Edward Catmur.

Edward, from the London area, had been reported missing after he was not heard from since 10am yesterday (31 Dec). He had been intending to fell run a route to Cross Fell and Hartside Cross, from Dufton.

The body of a man was recovered earlier today (1 Jan) in the Cross Fell area.

Cumbria Police have said that “Edward’s family has been informed of developments.”

Adding “Cumbria Police would like to thank Penrith Mountain Rescue Team colleagues who spent long hours both last night and today leading the search effort.”