A man aged 63 has been found dead by a rescue team in his car at a beauty spot near Scarborough.

Alan Thomas of St John's Avenue, Scarborough, had been reported missing by his family on Sunday and his body was found by Scarborough Search and Rescue Team after the alarm was raised.

A Sea King helicopter from RAF Leconfield also took part in the search which ended when Mr Thomas's body was found at Hay Brow, near Scalby. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

The North Yorkshire East Coroner, Michael Oakley has been informed.

Updated: 08:04 Thursday, August 16, 2001