A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman found at a house in North Berwick on New Year’s Day.
23.12.2023 - 15:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The identify of a man found dead in a field remains a mystery two weeks after he was discovered. The man, thought to be aged between 40 and 50-years-old, was found on Dean Brook, near to Horrobin Lane in Rivington.
Lancashire Police said the force is not treating the man's death as suspicious. Officers have released pictures of the jacket and boots he was wearing, as well as his watch, in the hope that someone will recognise them.
The force said in a statement: "The body of the man was found on December 7 2023. At this time, the death is not being treated as suspicious. There is no connection to the ongoing search for Brian Blakeman, who is missing from Skelmersdale.
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"The man 40-50 years old, with a dark goatee-style beard, cropped dark but slightly greying hair, of medium to large build. He was wearing a green ‘Foxy’ jacket, black ‘Slazenger’ tracksuit bottoms, a white/grey ‘Soulcal & Co’ t-shirt, and green coloured wellington boots.
"He was also wearing a distinctive orange coloured ‘Casio’ digital watch. He had no obvious tattoos or scars.
"We’re also asking that those who frequent the area check to see if there are any vehicles in the vicinity that haven’t moved over the last two weeks. If you do notice anything, please get in contact with us."
T/DI Paul Price, of Lancashire police, said: “Despite our best efforts, we very sadly have not yet identified this gentleman. We want to be able to provide closure to the man, and his loved ones, but in order to do that, we need to identify him.
"We have released these images in the hopes that
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a woman found at a house in North Berwick on New Year’s Day.
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