AN elderly man missing for three weeks has been found dead.

Police today confirmed that a body found in Dewsbury was that of 82-year-old George Hazelhurst. He vanished on December 20.

His body was discovered on January 7 off Caulms Wood Road, Crackenedge, Dewsbury, but details were only released today.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Mr Hazelhurst had moved to sheltered accommodation on Walker Street. Thornhill from Earlsheaton.

It was thought he may have been heading for a nearby care home where his wife, Kathlene, 84, lives.