Police officers searching for a missing man have sadly found a body.

Police appealed last night for help to find Ethan Johnson, 41, who went missing from the Leyland area.

Sadly at shortly after 8.30am today (Friday, 25 June) the body of a man was found in Meadowbank, Penwortham.

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Whilst he has yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be Ethan.

His family have been informed, and the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and a file will be passed to HM Coroner.

Police have thanked everyone who responded to their appeals and helped with the search, and have offered their condolences to Ethan’s family and friends.

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