Body found in search for missing Ormskirk man Tony Mills

The body was found by officers in the early hours of this morning in a wooded area.
By Emma Downey
Published 27th Jan 2024, 12:13 GMT
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Police searching for missing Tony Mills, 39, have found a body.

The body was found by officers in the early hours of this morning in a wooded area off Pool Hey Lane at Scarisbrick.

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While formal identification has yet to take place the body is believed to be that of Tony Mills, 39, who went missing earlier this week.

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A spokesperson for South Ribble Police said: "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.

"There are no suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner."

The 39-year-old was last seen at the Moss Side Industrial Estate at around 8pm on Tuesday (January 23).

He was wearing a beanie hat, waterproof puffer jacket, dark jeans and trainers.

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