A body was found during the search for a missing man from Blackburn.
Police on Wednesday launched an appeal to find John Airey who had not been seen “for a few days.” Officers said they were growing concerned for the 41-year-old’s welfare and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Following the appeal, the body of a man was found in the Pleasington area of Blackburn on Friday afternoon . Police sadly confirmed the man was John on Saturday afternoon . A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “His family are aware of the tragic development. “John’s death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course. “Thank you to everybody for sharing our previous appeal.
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