Missing man found dead

A body found in Preston Docks has been identified as that of missing man Martyn Cunliffe.
Martyn Cunliffe of PrestonMartyn Cunliffe of Preston
Martyn Cunliffe of Preston

Police had been searching for the 26-year-old since he went missing from his home in Walton Parade, Preston on August 22.

Officers were contacted at around 11.40am on Saturday following reports a body had been found in Preston Docks close to Navigation Way in Ashton in Ribble.

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One bystander, who asked not to be named, said they had also seen a white bike pulled from the water. Mr Cunliffe was last seen riding a distinctive white bicycle.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to HM Coroner.

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