The body of a fisherman and dad who went missing for four days has been found.
Formal identification has taken place to confirm the discovery is that of Geoff Sutcliffe who disappeared on Wednesday.
Police had launched a public appeal to try and find the 61-year-old who left his home in the Woolston area of Warrington between 10.30am and 12pm on Wednesday.
His body was found in the Rixton area of the town at about 4pm, yesterday.
His family were informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and a case file will be prepared for the coroner.
Officers who had been searching for Geoff thanked members of the public for their support during the search and relatives have asked those who put up missing man posters of the 61-year-old to now take them down.
In recent days, his daughter Megan had asked for help, and appealed: "Please, I am asking anyone who can walk around the weir/Latchford area looking for my dad to help us.
"Possible sighting at Black Bear Bridge, near Victoria Park.
"He could be anywhere, his passion is fishing so we've mainly been looking at lakes and rivers.
"If you know my dad he may have mentioned at some point he'd like to go fishing or walking - so please just think if he could of mentioned anywhere nearby.
"We're just desperate for help in bringing my dad home. If you do see him try and comfort him and reassure him we are not mad at him leaving and we just want him home safe. "
Police had issued a new picture of him and a CCTV image of him on the day of his disappearance.
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