POLICE searching for a missing man have said that they have found a body.
Ethan Johnson, 41 from Chorley, was last seen in the Leyland area at around 11pm on Thursday June 24.
Officers have now confirmed that they have found a body in the course of their search.
A police spokesperson said: "Sadly at shortly after 8.30am today (Friday, June 25th) the body of a man was found in Meadowbank, Penwortham.
"Whilst he has yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be Ethan.
"His family have been informed.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and a file will be passed to HM Coroner.
"We would like to say a huge thanks to everyone who responded to our previous appeals in our search to find Ethan.
"Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this very sad time."
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