A missing man has been found dead.
Merseyside police have confirmed that they found a body in the search for missing Leslie Fielding. The 77-year-old, , from Haydock, went missing from home, after he left at around 7pm on Saturday, June 17.
When he was last spotted, he was driving towards the direction of East Lancashire Road. Police shared appeals to help find the dad, as concerns grew about his whereabouts.
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He was driving a silver Toyota RAV 4 with tinted rear windows. Officers have now confirmed that he was found this morning, on Thursday, June 22, in the Greater Manchester area.
Mr Fielding’s next of kin have been informed and police officers are providing them with support at this difficult time. His death is not believed to be suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We can confirm that Leslie Fielding was sadly found dead in the Greater Manchester area this morning, Thursday 22nd June. Mr Fielding, 77, was last seen leaving his home in the Haydock area on the evening of Saturday 17th June and enquiries have been ongoing to locate him.
"A report will be prepared for the coroner but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances at this time. Mr Fielding’s next of kin have been informed and police officers are providing them with support at this difficult time."
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