Body found on Bolton-le-Sands beach during search for missing Morecambe man Edward Procter
and live on Freeview channel 276
A body was found on the beach at Bolton-le-Sands during a search for a missing man from Morecambe.
Edward Procter, 73, was reported missing after he was last seen on Marine Road East in the town at around 10.30 on Saturday, April 13.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdOfficers on Monday were called to reports a body had been found on the beach at Bolton-le-Sands on Sunday evening (April 21).
“His body has now been formally identified as being Edward,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.
“Our thoughts are very much with his family at this sad and distressing time.”
Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and a file would be prepared for the coroner in due course.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.