A body has been recovered during the search for a missing fell runner in Cumbria, police have said.

Edward Catmur, from the London area, had been reported missing after he had not been heard from since 10am on 31 December.

He had been intending to fell run a route to Cross Fell and Hartside Cross, from Dufton.

Cumbria Police said the body of a man was recovered on New Year’s Day in the Cross Fell area.

Mr Catmur’s family has been informed.