THE father of West Belfast man John George says his household can’t thank folks sufficient for his or her help proven over the previous couple of weeks.

John George (37), often known as John Hardy, has been lacking in Spain since December 14. His household and pals have been looking for the Twinbrook man, who’s a father-of-two, over the previous three weeks.

On Tuesday, the household’s solicitor, Kevin Winters, mentioned the lacking man’s father, Billy George, obtained a name from Spanish police at round 5pm to inform him that Mr George’s stays have been recovered.

Formal DNA identification is because of happen.

Spanish police mentioned a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of homicide.

Writing on social media, Billy George mentioned: “I’m bringing my son again to Twinbrook the place he was reared along with his pals. l got here out right here to get my son and mentioned I used to be not leaving till I obtained him  again house.

“From the underside of our hearts, we can’t repay the folks of Belfast for the donations and help.

“To the folks of Belfast and past how can I repay you as you give me energy to maintain going for my son. We’ll always remember you. As a household, we respect all the things.”

West Belfast MP Paul Maskey has expressed his condolences to the household of John George.

The West Belfast MP mentioned: “That is tragic information for John’s family members who’ve been courageously looking for him after he went lacking on December 14. I’ve been in touch with Billy George, John’s father, all through this era and as just lately as final evening the place he knowledgeable me {that a} physique had been discovered. 

“I now hope John’s physique might be returned house to Eire as rapidly as potential to permit his heart-broken household and pals to have a dignified funeral. 

“Might he relaxation in peace.”

This afternoon, the PSNI mentioned they’ve been made conscious that a physique recovered in Spain is “believed to be that of lacking man John George”.

Detective Inspector Jennifer Rea mentioned: “My ideas are, in the beginning, with Mr George’s household at this distressing time. Our devoted Household Liaison Officers proceed to supply help to the household, and we proceed to work intently with worldwide legislation enforcement companies.

“I’m eager to reiterate our attraction for anybody with info that might help the Spanish Investigation Workforce with their enquiries to please contact us on 101.”

Images and pictures, together with CCTV, cell phone or sprint cam footage, might be shared with the Police Service by means of the Main Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk  Data shall be shared with Spanish Police. Data may also be supplied to the unbiased charity Crimestoppers, with whole anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or on-line at www.crimestoppers-uk.org