Longridge . The talking points as Manchester City took on Fulham at Craven Cottage as the title race with Arsenal reaches the final stages of the season. Emergency services attended, including Bowland Mountain Rescue, and sadly the body of a deceased male was found. Police have issued an appeal for information after a man's body was found by a member of the public on Longridge Fell on Sunday (April 9). Judging by his clothing he was probably someone who did a lot of walking or spent a lot of time outdoors and I would ask if you know someone like that who you havent seen for a while then please give us a call. the woman received a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) informing her that she would need to repay 8623.20 despite her repeatedly checking her benefits was correct. The mans death is being treated as unexplained, although there are no suspicious circumstances at this time. 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Following extensive searches, police recovered a body close to Alston Lane on Tuesday (November 26). Its sad to think that we havent been able to identify this man or been able to contact any relatives he may have had so if you think you can help us, please do give us a call.. Following extensive searches, police recovered a body close to Alston Lane on Tuesday (November 26). A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Police searching for a missing Preston man have sadly found a body. "His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time. Following the sad news that a body has been found, Lancashire Police were contacted for futher comment. 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Trends World United Kingdom Business Technology Entertainment Sports Science Health. He may have had a beard and or moustache and had short dark greying hair. Emergency services attended, including Bowland Mountain Rescue, and the body was recovered. Police are appealing for help to identify a body that was found at Longridge Fell. He was suitably dressed for walking the type of terrain he was found in. The body was discovered about 6 a.m. by Los Angeles firefighters who extinguished the blaze at a three-story building in the 8600 block of S. Broadway, according to a fire department alert. Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's weekly newsletter. It is thought the body could have been on the Lancashire fell for many months. "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner. TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- A body found inside a submerged vehicle in Texas City on Monday may be that of a woman who went missing last month, according to police. Lancashire Police have issued an update on the body found on Longridge Fell on Easter Sunday. "Judging by his clothing he was probably someone who did a lot of walking or spent a lot of time outdoors and I would ask if you know someone like that who you havent seen for a while then please give us a call. 20 Apr 2023 10:03:54 In a statement on Easter Monday, Bowland Pennine MRT Team leader Kevin Camplin said: A deceased body, earlier located by members of the public, which was not on any recognised path or track, was difficult to extricate by duty undertakers, therefore, the expert skill and resources of the local mountain rescue team was requested to carry out the task. The body had to be recovered in darkness after specialists attended the scene at around 8.30pm reports Lancs Live. He was wearing a pair of Salomon Quest 04 walking boots, Rohan trousers, a black Rab waterproof jacket and an Arcteryx top underneath. Despite a number of enquiries, we still have not been able to identify the man and we need your help to try and . At the time, police confirmed his death was being treated as unexplained, and enquiries were underway to identify him. 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After his body was found, a home Office post-mortem examination was inconclusive and further tests are still needed to try and establish how he died. Emergency services attended, including Bowland Mountain Rescue, and sadly found the body of a deceased male. Officers are on-scene and beginning their investigation . READ MORE: Tragedy as walker dies in horror fall above popular Castleton attraction in Peak District. He was between 5ft 5ins 5ft 7ins tall and described as very thin and only weighing 28kg (4 and a half stone). He was wearing a pair of Salomon Quest 04 walking boots, a black Rab waterproof jacket and a black Rab top with an Arcteryx top underneath. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. The coroner's office said 54-year-old Miguel Vazquez-Ruiz, of Baltimore, died . Please report any comments that break our rules. 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"Following extensive searches police yesterday (Tuesday, November 26) recovered a body close to Alston Lane. Test your knowledge. Earlier this month Lancashire Police were called to Longridge Fell after reports a body had been found in woodland just off Birdy Brow in Clitheroe. Despite a number of enquiries, officers have still not been able to identify the man. Advertisement It was confirmed to be the body of man but despite weeks of investigation, Lancashire Police have not been able to identify him. Anyone with any information is asked to contact us on 101 quoting log 0730 of April 9. A Gannett Company. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. 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If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The force is now asking for the publics help to solve the mystery and find out who he is. Lancashire Police confirmed the body was that of a male and his death is currently unexplained. Police think the mans body had been at the scene for some weeks, but maybe as long as a few months. Apr 21, 2023, 12:40 PM Body of man found in woodland on Longridge Fell identified Lancashire Police The body of a man found in a woodland on a fell by members of the public has been identified by police. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and speak to his next of kin. In a statement, Bowland Pennine MRT Team leader Kevin Camplin said: A deceased body, earlier located by members of the public, which was not on any recognised path or track, was difficult to extricate by duty undertakers, therefore, the expert skill and resources of the local mountain rescue team was requested to carry out the task. 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The man had been wearing outdoors clothing and weight less than five stone, police said. Aleasha Sullivan was found dead in her flat in Holcombe, along with her partner - but the pair's deaths were unrelated. Once the volunteer team members arrived and assessed the scene, the rescue team along with local Police Officers safely carried the deceased on their mountain rescue Bell stretcher across undulating ground in darkness to the road, where the transfer to the undertakers was completed.". Copyright Lancashire Constabulary 2023. Today (April 21), Lancashire Police have finally confirmed that they have been able to identify the man following their appeals. Views sought on wind farm projects in Irish sea. 53. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. 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Earlier this month police were called to Longridge Fell to a report that a body had been found in woodland just off Birdy Brow. Officers, who are now attempting trace the man's relatives, are asking anyone with information to contact them urgently. Police say the body is yet to be formally identified. His body was found wrapped in a sheet and stuffed in an attic crawl space, Fox2 reported. A Home Office post-mortem examination was inconclusive and further tests are needed to try and establish how he died. The body of a man found in the woodland just off Birdy Brow at Longridge Fell has now been identified. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Blackpool woman starved to death by her mum was let down by safeguarding agencies. The mans body was found in woodland, just off Birdy Brow, earlieron Sunday April 9. contact the editor here. The death of a man whose body was found by walkers in hillside woodland is being treated as "unexplained", police have said. Emergency services were called to the area at 2.35pm (April 9) where they found a man's body. Indian officials wife distraught as his killer is freed, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. He is described as a white male aged anywhere between 30 and 70, between 5ft 5in and 5ft 7in tall, and very thin and only weighing 28kg.