Police searching for missing man with links to Peterborough find body at Hunstanton

Police searching for a missing man with links to Peterborough say a body has been found.

61-year-old Willem Harvey is believed to have left an address on Norwich Road, Yaxham between 7am and 10.30am on Friday (9 January 2026).

However, now a spokesperson for Norfolk Police said that sadly, a body had been found.

The spokesperson said: “The body of a man was discovered in Hunstanton.

According to reports, police rushed to the Princess of Wales Hospital after threats were reportedly made towards a person. Photo: David Aschplaceholder image
According to reports, police rushed to the Princess of Wales Hospital after threats were reportedly made towards a person. Photo: David Asch

“A member of the public sadly found the body of a man on Sunday 15 March 2026 morning near the beach.

“Formal identification is still to take place but the family of Willem Harvey, 61, who was reported missing on January 9 2026 from Yaxham have been informed.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious. A file has been prepared for the coroner.”

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