Police confirm the body found in the River Wyre yesterday is that of Nicola Bulley

Asst Ch Const Peter Lawson confirms the body that was found is that of Nicola Bulley.

He says her family are devastated.

'Not the outcome anyone wanted'
Lawson says police recognise the impact Bulley's disappearance has had on the community.

It is not the outcome anyone wanted, he adds, but at least it provides answers for Nicola's loved ones.

He says the family is foremost in their thoughts.

Family 'saddened' over accusations

Stables continues, saying that the family is "saddened" that one day they'll have to explain to Bulley's children that members of the media accused their father of their mother's death.

They ask once again for their privacy to be respected.