Chorley

Police release pictures of a watch, boots and coat in a bid to identify a body found weeks ago

Police have issued a fresh appeal for help in identifying a man found dead off a country lane and issued pictures of some of his personal effects.

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Lancashire Constabulary also quashed rumours that the remains were that of missing Skelmersdale 77-year-old Brian Blakeman who has still not been accounted for despite a huge search.

The body of a man was found in a field on Dean Brook, near to Horrobin Lane, Rivington, Chorley, on the afternoon of Thursday December 7.

At this time, the death is not being treated as suspicious.

The distinctive orange coloured Casio digital watch the man was wearingThe distinctive orange coloured Casio digital watch the man was wearing
The distinctive orange coloured Casio digital watch the man was wearing

The man was 40 to 50 years old, with a dark goatee-style beard, cropped, dark but slightly greying hair, of medium to large build.

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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.

The man's green Foxy jacketThe man's green Foxy jacket
The man’s green Foxy jacket

Lancashire Police are 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 they do notice anything, they are being urged contact police.

Det Insp Paul Price, of Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division, 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 they may jog someone’s memory – did you see anyone matching the man’s description wearing these clothes between December 4 and 7?

The man's green Wellington bootsThe man's green Wellington boots
The man’s green Wellington boots

“Our officers are continuing to work to find out who this man is, but are asking that if you, the public, have any information, no matter how minor or insignificant you think it may be, to get in touch.”

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Lancashire Police Dogs calendar 2023 now on sale at Blackpool and Preston police stations

Lancashire Police Dog Unit 2024 calendar is now on sale – here’s where you can buy your copy.

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The canine crime-busters get to be stars again for 2024 – and they are available now!

The adorable calendars feature some of the well-loved, heroic PD’s who regularly help to catch criminals and make Lancashire a safer place.

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Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

They sold out quick last year – so get your orders in today!

Where can I buy the Lancashire Police Dog Unit 2024 calendar?

The calendars are available from reception desk at Blackpool (DHQ, Gerry Richardson Way).

They can also be purchased from Morecambe, Lancaster, Fleetwood, Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Skelmersdale, Burnley, Blackburn (Greenbank).

How much are the calendars?

The calendars are £12.00.

A spokesperson said: “Since the relaunch of the fundraising calendar in 2020 we’ve overlooked the yearly increase of production costs but inevitably we have had to succumb to the price increase this year. As always ALL profit goes to @RetiredLancashirePoliceDogBenevolentFund (Charity Number 1200031)”

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