Investigation into death of missing Horden man continues

The body of Gordon Marriott was found in Peterlee woodland months after he went missing from his home in January, 2020.

Durham Constabulary has previously confirmed detectives are currently treating the death as suspicious as the investigation continues.

Officers are appealing for anyone who has any information to come forward and say ‘nobody deserves to die in such sad circumstances’.

Emergency services were called after two members of the public discovered a body close to the cricket pavilion in Peterlee Dene, Peterlee, on Friday, May 29.

There was a large police presence in the area throughout the following days and the force has confirmed the investigation is ongoing almost a month on from the discovery.

Detective Chief Superintendent Adrian Green, who is leading the investigation, said previously: “Nobody deserves to die in such sad circumstances, so I would appeal for anyone who knows something that may help our investigation to come forward.

“While Mr Marriott may have lived a chaotic lifestyle, he has a family who care for him and need to understand what has happened to him. This will help them bring to a close the last six months of worry and concern.”

Police are asking for anyone with any information about Mr Marriott’s disappearance or how he came to be in Peterlee Dene to come forward and contact Durham Constabulary on 101 or use Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or reported online at crimestoppers-uk.org

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