Inquest into death of Bamber Bridge man David Henry, 45, whose body was discovered in woods after 8-day search
Family and friends joined police and mountain rescue in an extensive search for the 45-year-old after he disappeared in the summer...
An inquest into the death of a popular Bamber Bridge man whose body was discovered in woodland after an eight-day search will take place today.
David Henry, 45, was found dead in woodland off Shuttling Fields Lane, Bamber Bridge, on July 23, following a major search involving police, family members and friends.
An inquest into his death is due to take place at Preston Coroner’s Court at 2pm this afternoon (Thursday, November 5).
David was reported missing on Friday, July 17, after last being seen riding his black electric bike in the Bamber Bridge area two days earlier.
CCTV footage showed him travelling along Brindle Road before turning right into Cottage Lane at 10.04pm on Wednesday, July 15.
Lancashire Police launched an extensive search for David, with officers, family members and friends involved in efforts to find him.
The search included the use of drones, sniffer dogs and mountain rescue teams, while police also closed a mile-long stretch of the M61 motorway as officers searched thick undergrowth alongside the carriageway near Walton Summit.
Despite the extensive efforts, police were unable to verify any further sightings of David.
His body was sadly discovered in woodland off Shuttling Fields Lane, Bamber Bridge on the evening of Thursday, July 23.
Lancashire Police said David's death was not being treated as suspicious and that a file would be passed to HM Coroner.
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In a statement confirming his death, the force said: “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.”
David's funeral took place at St Aidan's Church, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, on Monday, August 17. Family and friends then gathered for the wake at the Beam and Brycg pub where they celebrated his life and share fond memories and stories about David.
The inquest at Preston Coroner's Court is due to take place at 2pm on Thursday, November 5.