Fears for climber missing in Pakinstan

Fears are growing for a British climber missing in Pakistan.

Ben Cheek, 28, from Manchester, was scaling a peak in the Shimshal mountain area of northern Pakistan, the Foreign Office said.

A spokesman said: "We are in touch with his next of kin and the authorities in Pakistan and are providing consular assistance to the family."

Rescue teams in the area will send out a helicopter to look for Mr Cheek.

It is reported, he tried to climb the Shimshal Whitehorn peak alone on July 11, but failed to return as planned four days later.

His brother Tom, 33, said: "Ben has six years experience as a climber, but obviously we're extremely concerned for his safety."

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