A body found in a car at a Ryedale beauty spot is that of missing York man Shane Leech, the coroner's office said today.
The grim discovery was made just before noon yesterday.
A passing doctor came across a red Volvo car, parked near Potter Hill Bank on the Hovingham Estate.
Inside was a man who was confirmed dead at the scene.
The body has been formally identified as that of 28-year-old Mr Leech.
Mr Leech went missing late last week from his home in Aldershyde, Dringhouses, .
He was last seen in Colliergate, in the city centre, on Good Friday morning.
Police have already confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
Updated: 11:21 Tuesday, April 17, 2001
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