UK Dr Zakariya Uddin, 44. A popular doctor from Euxton Lancs, his vehicle located Saltburn Cleveland, 12 May 2025

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COPS are urgently hunting for a missing GP who vanished nine days ago after making an 111-mile trip.

Dr Zakariya Uddin, from Euxton, Lancashire, was last seen in the Chorley area on Monday, May 12.
Cleveland Police believe that the 44-year-old later travelled a long way to Middlesbrough by car.

Dr Uddin's dark purple Volkswagen Touran was discovered in Glenside yesterday after a major search, the force confirmed in an update.

Cops are now appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts or recent sightings to get in touch.

Dr Uddin grew up in Euxton and was appointed a full time GP at the Surgery in Chorley in 2021.

Urgent search for GP, 44, who vanished nine days ago as car found empty

COPS are urgently hunting for a missing GP who vanished nine days ago after making an 111-mile trip. Dr Zakariya Uddin, from Euxton, Lancashire, was last seen in the Chorley area on Monday, May 12.…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

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There is sad news coming through about Dr. Uddin. Cleveland Police have issued a statement as follows:

"Officers searching for missing 44-year-old Zakariya Waqar-Uddin sadly found the body of a man earlier today (Wednesday 21st May).

Whilst the man has not yet been formally identified, Zakariya’s family have been informed."

Cleveland Police Facebook page (statement)