Urgent search for missing homeless man who could have been sleeping rough at Church Street fire site

A homeless man who is missing could have been sleeping rough within the building that was the site of a significant fire in Preston.

Marcin Kozierowski, 37, is currently subject to a missing persons appeal by Lancashire Constabulary.

Update: Police say Marcin was found safe and well, at another Preston location, during Saturday afternoon

He is a homeless man who police said is also known to sleep outdoors. He is described as 5ft 9, slim, with light brown hair and a full brown beard. If you see him, you are asked by police to call 999.

As part of the investigations into the fire at Church Street this week, police have been looking into the possibility that the building may have been occupied.

Preston City Council had previously passed on information to Lancashire Constabulary and Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service relating to findings from their Street Safety team.

Crews at Church Street last night. Credit: Blog Preston

A spokesperson for police told Blog Preston: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances around a fire at a building in Church Street, Preston.

“As part of the investigation we have received information around people possibly sleeping rough within the building.

“This includes Marcin, who is currently being treated as missing. We are keen to establish his whereabouts as soon as possible and ensure he is safe and well.

“If you have any information please contact police on 101.”

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