Body found in hunt for Brit, 37, weeks after he vanished in Benidorm days before he was due to fly home

A BODY has been found in Spain believed to be missing Belfast man John George.

John, 37, was reported missing as his sister said she was “worried sick” after not hearing from the father of two.

John Hardy was reported missing in Benidorm
John Hardy was reported missing in BenidormCredit: Kennedy News
The father of two missed his flight home to Belfast
The father of two missed his flight home to BelfastCredit: Kennedy News
John's sister said he flew to Spain after they recently lost a family member
John’s sister said he flew to Spain after they recently lost a family memberCredit: Kennedy News

The dad from Belfast was reported missing after he failed to get on his flight back to Northern Ireland before Christmas.

John had reportedly been holidaying at a friend’s home in Alicante until he left to meet friends in Benidorm.

His sister, Courtney George, said the unemployed father hadn’t contacted her for a number of days.

She had made a desperate plea for information as he wouldn’t usually go 48 hours without talking to her.

Courtney shared that when John initially went missing just prior to the holiday season, his two young sons, aged 13 and six, had fervently appealed to Santa Claus to ensure their father’s presence at home on Christmas Day.

The pharmacy assistant said at the time that “all his kids want for Christmas is for him to come home”.

Courtney also explained why the father of two had initally travelled to Spain.

She added: “We’ve lost a family member recently and he was really upset and thought he needed a holiday.

“His youngest is very confused and the 13-year-old has seen everything on social media and is very distressed.

“They love their daddy.”

Courtney had said that the family were looking to send a search party out to Alicante and Benidorm to look for John in a GoFundMe page she set up.

The site had been created on 22 December 2024.

She added: “It’s family time so nobody will be looking for our family when they want to spend it with their own.

“It’s very urgent because places close and people go on holiday.”

Upon receipt of the report regarding the vanishing of the 37-year-old individual, the Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledged the situation and noted that they had initiated an investigation into the matter.

His sister Courtney George (pictured) pleaded for help to find him
His sister Courtney George (pictured) pleaded for help to find himCredit: Kennedy News
You May Also Like

Sad News: Karen Silva, a contestant from The Voice Kids, passed away at the age of 17 after suffering a stroke.

Karen Silva, a former contestant on The Voice Kids, has sadly passed…

Discovering Paul Burton’s current whereabouts.

PAUL Burton is the subject of the hard-hitting Channel 4 documentary 24…

Check out the amazing new £3 billion airport renovation in a small country that might be perfect for your long-haul vacations

THIS is the brand-new £3 billion airport upgrade in a tiny Middle…

DHS Reacts to Influx of Letters Urging US Citizens to Depart Country

The Department of Homeland Security is dealing with a high volume of…

“Man Arrested on Federal Charges for Threatening Mass Shooting at University Graduation Ceremony”

A thwarted mass shooting at the Iowa State University graduation ceremony was…

Controversy as Left-wing nurse accused of assault against white Muslim is acquitted

A leftist activist who mistakenly attacked a white Muslim man, thinking he…

Caysen Allison: Prosecution Finishes Presenting Evidence in Trial of Texas Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Classmate in School Restroom

The state and defense team rested their cases Friday in the murder…

Emma and Matt Willis show affection as they leave glamorous BAFTA TV Craft Awards event – her first appearance after undergoing keyhole heart surgery

Emma and Matt Willis put on a loved-up display as they led…

Attention: Authorities Looking for Information on Woman Missing in North Carolina

Police in North Carolina are currently looking for a missing 30-year-old woman…

“Siegfried & Roy’s Former Vegas Palace Demolished Years After Their Passing”

LATE magic legends Siegfried & Roy’s Las Vegas palace has been demolished…

Luigi Mangione brought to court for controversial ‘electric chair’ exhibit, pleads not guilty despite facing death penalty.

The CEO assassin Luigi Mangione has denied the federal charges after his…

Virginia Giuffre, Survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s Abuse, Passes Away at 41 in Apparent Suicide

Virginia Giuffre, 41, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, died…