A body has been found by police officers searching for a missing woman in Blackpool.
Police had been searching for Yvonne Cheston since the 67-year-old was reported missing last Friday . She was last seen in Moss House Road, off Common Edge Road, at around 8.45am. There had been no other confirmed sightings of the 67-year-old since she disappeared five days ago. Lancashire Police issued a number of appeals asking for the public’s help to find Yvonne and said they were “extremely concerned about her”.
A Facebook post on behalf of the family said: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that unfortunately, Yvonne has been found in the early hours of the morning, and she has sadly passed away. “Everyone is heartbroken and cannot believe the news. “The family are asking for privacy at the moment but say a huge thank you to everyone for their kindness and help. “Yvonne was well known and loved by many, and this news will come as a shock to lots of people. “Rest in peace Yvonne.
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