Body of missing Blackburn man John Airey found in Pleasington

By Sean Gleaves
Published 7th Oct 2023, 16:01 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2023, 16:01 BST
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A body was found during the search for a missing man from Blackburn.

Police on Wednesday (October 4) launched an appeal to find John Airey who had not been seen “for a few days.”

Officers said they were growing concerned for the 41-year-old’s welfare and urged anyone with information to come forward.

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Following the appeal, the body of a man was found in the Pleasington area of Blackburn on Friday afternoon (October 6).

John Airey (Credit: Lancashire Police)John Airey (Credit: Lancashire Police)
John Airey (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Police sadly confirmed the man was John on Saturday afternoon (October 7).

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “His family are aware of the tragic development.

“John’s death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed onto HM Coroner in due course.

“Thank you to everybody for sharing our previous appeal.”