POLICE searching for a missing man found a body in a barn near Haslingden.

The body has been identified as that of Phillip Heap, 41, who had been missing from his home in Accrington since about 8.20am on Tuesday.

A post-mortem examination will take place to establish the cause of death but at this time it is not being treated as suspicious.

A police spokesman said: "His family are aware and specially trained officers are offering support to them.

"Our thoughts are with Mr Heap’s family and friends at this sad time."