Police investigating the death of a man in Rivington have released two artist-produced images of what he could have looked like when he was alive.
The man was found on December 7, near Horrobin Lane, and police believe he could have been there for a short period of time before that date.
He is believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, with a dark goatee-style beard, cropped dark hair, and a medium to large build.
The man was wearing a green ‘Fo’ jacket, black Slazenger tracksuit bottoms, a white/grey Soulcal & Co t-shirt, and green Wellington boots.
He was also wearing a distinctive orange Casio watch, and had no obvious tattoos or scars.
Police have conducted several enquiries to find out who the man is and to find his next of kin. These have included liaising with other forces, the NCA, and Interpol, using appeals, local enquiries, facial recognition, fingerprints, and DNA, but they have not yet been able to identify the man.
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The images show what police believe would best represent the man when he was alive and they are asking for help to identify him.
They are unable to tell the eye colour or the nationality of the man.
A post-mortem examination has taken place but it has not identified the cause of death. There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.
Detective inspector Paul Price, of Preston CID, said: “This is an incredibly sad situation where this man has been found dead in a public place.
“Our priority is to find out who he is, identify him, to be able to notify his loved ones, and to give him a fitting farewell.
“This is where we ask you, the public, for your help. If you recognise the man, whether he be a family member, a friend, a colleague, a neighbour or even someone you haven’t seen out and about over the last few months, please get in touch.
“If you have any information, no matter how insignificant you may think it to be, that could assist our investigation, or you think you may know who the man is, we’d ask you to please get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information should call 101 or email 4073@lancashire.police.uk , quoting log 0783 of December 7, 2023.
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