A body has been found in the search for a Morecambe man who had been missing for more than two weeks.

Carl Joy, 62, had been missing since August 23.

Officers were called at around 10am today (September 11), to the towpath of the Lancaster Canal at Capernwray, Carnforth.

A body had been found in the undergrowth, next to the towpath. No formal identification has taken place but the body is thought to be Carl.

His family has been informed.

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

A police spokesperson said: “We have a very sad update to bring you in our search for Carl Joy, 62, who has been missing from his home in Morecambe since 23rd August.

“Our officers were called just before 10am today to the towpath of the Lancaster Canal at Capernwray, Carnforth.

“A body was found in the undergrowth next to the towpath and while no formal identification has yet taken place, we believe it to be Carl.

“His family have been informed and our thoughts are very much with them at this sad and distressing time.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed in due course to HM Coroner.

“As part of our investigation, if anyone saw a man on the tow path, Carl is believed to have been on a bicycle, please contact 101, quoting log 1472 of 23rd August 2024.”