Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 12.30hrs
A man who went missing from home after last being seen riding his bike in Wrea Green back at the beginning of March has sadly been found deceased at sea.
Richard Parker was first reported missing on March 4th, and police launched numerous appeals to help try find Richard.
Extensive searches were carried out by specialist search teams, both land-based and water-based, as well as combing through hours of CCTV footage, but unfortunately, Lancashire Police and partner agencies could not locate Richard.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said,
“We have some very sad news to bring you today.
You may remember that we’ve asked for your help looking for Richard Parker, who was missing from the Wrea Green area.
On Sunday, May 5, we received a report of a body in the sea, off Lytham coast.
Sadly, formal identification has now taken place, and we can confirm that that body was Richard.
His loved ones have been informed, and our thoughts are with them at this incredibly upsetting time.
Richard’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course.
Thank you to all who shared the appeals to find Richard.
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