Body found in search for missing Channel 4 star after growing concern
Police have confirmed the discovery of a body after an extensive search for Geordie Hospital star Katherine Watson, who went missing on Thursday afternoon.
Police have tragically found a body during their search for a missing Channel 4 star.
Katherine Watson, 50, was last seen in the Heaton Road area of Newcastle at approximately 1pm on Thursday (September 19). The broadcaster, known by many as Katie, featured in the popular TV series Geordie Hospital.
Police have now confirmed a body has been found in the Jesmond Dene area. Formal identification is yet to take place, however the body is believed to be that of the late TV star.
It is understood that officers believe there isn’t any third-party involved, and a report will now be prepared for the coroner. Superintendent Darren Adams, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an incredibly sad outcome and our thoughts are with Katherine’s loved-ones at thisdifficult time.
Police have tragically found a body during their search for Katherine Watson (Image: Northumbria Police)
“We will continue to support them in any way we can and we ask that their privacy is respected. Our thanks go to everyone who shared our appeals, provided information and supported our search for Katherine.”
A huge search was launched for the much-loved TV star after she disappeared wearing a green hat, dark trousers and hooded top while carrying a rucksack. She has two children with her long-term partner.
Police said her disappearance was "out of character" and that they were "increasingly concerned for her welfare." Katherine featured in Geordie Hospital, which documented the impressive work of the NHS staff in Newcastle’s hospital.
The star served in the army before she began working in a hospital (Image: Channel 4)
She featured in the show dur to her role as chaplain at the RVI and Freeman. A retired doctor who worked with her shared a heartfelt message on social media following the news of her sudden disappearance.
They penned: "For many of us at Newcastle Hospitals she was our rock during the worst parts of the Covid pandemic." Another described her as "one of the most wonderful women I have had the pleasure of knowing."
Katie also served as a Royal Military Police veteran where she worked in conflict zones such as in the Balkans and Northern Ireland. She joined the Army at the age of 18 and completed basic training at Army Women’s Training Centre in Guilford.
Fans loved watching her work every week on the show (Image: Channel 4)
The veteran was later selected to attend the commissioning course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and was commissioned in August 1997. In 2002 she left the Army and trained with Humberside Probation service.
She joined the Newcastle team in 2007 on a long-term placement and ended up staying before she was appointed as head of chaplaincy for the trust in 2020. Last year, Katie spoke lovingly about her role at the NHS.
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