Body found on Southport beach was that of missing pensioner George Norwell.

We have a sad update to bring you in our search for missing pensioner George Norwell.

George, 77, was reported missing by his family, having last been seen by them in Whittle-le-Woods at 9.30am on Saturday (4th October).

George’s blue Ford Focus was found at the Boulevard area of Preston at around 10.30am, close to the River Ribble, however George wasn’t in it.

We, along with our partners at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coast Guard, have been carrying out extensive searches to locate George.

However, we were contacted by our colleagues at Merseyside Police on Monday morning who informed us they had found the body of a man in Southport Beach.

Following a number of enquiries, we have this afternoon been able to confirm that the body is that of George.

George’s family have been informed of the tragic development and are being given support.

This is not the outcome that anyone wanted, and our thoughts are with George’s family at this distressing time.

Thank you to everyone who shared our missing appeal, it is always very much appreciated.