This is not the outcome anyone wanted - body found in search of missing Bamber Bridge man David Henry
The tragic discovery was made by police yesterday evening.
Police have sadly confirmed they have found a body in the search for missing Bamber Bridge man David Henry.
David was last seen on CCTV riding his black e-bike in Brindle Road, turning right into Cottage Lane, at 10.04pm on Wednesday, July 15.
He was reported missing two days later, on Friday, July 17. Lancashire Police have been unable to verify any further sightings.
On Wednesday evening, the force closed a 1-mile of the M61 motorway to look for David, with officers searching through thick undergrowth next to the carriageway at Walton Summit.
Friends and family also joined in the 9 day search which included drones and sniffer dogs.
Providing a heartbreaking update, a spokesperson for the police said: “We have a very sad update to bring you regarding our search for missing David Henry.
“Around 7pm we were called to woodland off Shuttling Fields Lane, Bamber Bridge, to a report that a man had been found deceased.
“Although formal identification has yet to take place, we believe it to be the body of 45-year-old David.
“His family have been informed and are being supported by our officers.David’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed in due course to HM Coroner.”
They added: “This is not the outcome anyone wanted, and our thoughts are very much with David’s family, loved ones and friends at this extremely distressing time.
“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeals and our partner agencies who assisted with the search for David.”