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Abigail Nicholson

Body of missing man, 39, found in street

The body of a missing Blackpool man was found in a residential street 14 days after his disappearance.

David Buckley went missing from his home in Blackpool on Tuesday, August 10.

Lancashire Police this evening confirmed that officers searching for the 39-year-old had found a body in Rough Heys Lane, just after 6.30pm yesterday.

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They said the body is 'believed' to be that of David and the death is not being treated as suspicious

A spokesperson from Lancashire Police said: "We have sad news to report. Officers searching for missing David Buckley, 39, from Blackpool, found a body in Rough Heys Lane, just after 6.30pm yesterday.

"It is sadly believed to be David. The death is not being treated as suspicious.

"Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal."

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