A BODY found yesterday (Tuesday) in Cleator Moor is that of missing man Stephen Nicholls.

His body was found by a member of the public at around 11.30am in the Todholes Road area of Cleator Moor.

Mr Nicholls, 34, of Clayton Avenue, Cleator Moor, was last seen at about 10pm on Saturday, getting into a taxi on Tangier Street, Whitehaven, outside Roc Bar.

His death is not suspicious, say police.

The coroner will be informed.