Body of missing man found in Pool Hey Lane , Scarisbrick

Police searching for missing Tony Mills 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.

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.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
There are no suspicious circumstances and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner.