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Benjamin Roberts-Haslam

Body of missing mum Katie Kenyon found in woods with severe head injuries

It has been confirmed that the body found in a woodland area is in fact missing Katie Kenyon.

The 33-year-old mum-of-two, from Padiham, was reported missing after being last spotted at around 9.30am on Friday, April 22. It is believed she entered a Ford Transit van which left Burnley and headed towards the Bolton-by-Bowland.

Since then, extensive searches have been carried out to find her and this afternoon, Lancashire Police shared that the body officers found on Friday April 29 is the body of Katie Kenyon. The body was found in the Forest of Bowland, with the police force taking to social media to confirm that it's not only here, but that following a post-mortem the Lancashire mum's cause of death was given as head injuries.

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The social media post said: "We can now sadly confirm that the body found in the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon. We found Katie on Friday following extensive searches and she has now been formally identified as the missing Padiham mum, 33.

"A Home Office post-mortem examination was conducted yesterday and the cause of death was given as head injuries. Our thoughts remain with Katie’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. The family continues to be supported by our specially trained officers."

Lancashire Police charged Andrew Burfield, 50, of Todmorden Road, with murder on April 27. Burfield appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court the following day. He will stand trial in November this year.

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