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Thomas George

Body found in search for missing man from Wigan

A body has been found in the search for a missing man from Wigan.

Michael Greenall, 27, was last seen on Rosebridge Fields off Platt Lane last Friday evening (September 18).

A public appeal for help finding him was issued by police earlier this week.

Officers searching for Mr Greenall confirmed today (Friday, September 25) they had a found a body.

Formal identification has not yet taken place.

GMP said Mr Greenall's death is not being treated as suspicious. A report is being prepared for the coroner.

On Monday, police released a picture of Mr Greenall, in the hope someone might recognise him.

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