Accrington Observer

Search for missing man finds body

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A BODY was found by police searching for a missing man.

Phillip Heap, 41, had been missing from his home in Accrington since around 8.20am on Tuesday, October 24.

He had last been seen on Oak Avenue in Rising Bridge.

Police said the body of a man was found by police in a barn near Haslingden at around 11.30am on Tuesday morning. The cause of death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokespers­on said: “The body has been identified as that of Mr Phillip Heap. A post mortem examinatio­n will take place to establish the cause of death but at this time it is not being treated as suspicious.

“His family are aware and specially trained officers are offering support to them. Our thoughts are with Mr Heap’s family and friends at this sad time.”

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