The body of a man in his seventies has been pulled from the River Ribble.
Police were called to the river off Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, earlier this morning (Thursday) following an appeal to find an elderly man.
A helicopter and fire and rescue teams joined in the search before the body of the man was located.
Formal identification has yet to take place but the body is believed to be that of the missing man.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at around 10.05am today (Thursday, February 9th) to reports a man, aged in his 70s, had gone missing.
“Officers have searched an area by the river off Ribchester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, while the police helicopter has also been out.
“Sadly the body of a man has now been located. Although no formal identification has taken place, it is believed to be that of the missing man.
“His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.”
