Body of a woman has been found in the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Rishton

On Friday, July 7, Lancashire Police were called to the canal, off Hermitage Street in Rishton, just after 1.30pm to reports a body had been found in the water.

Police attended the scene and sadly found the body of a woman.

A police spokesperson said: “Although no formal identification has yet taken place, we at this stage believe the body could be that of missing woman Joanne Nield. Joanne, 50, was last seen on Tuesday, March 14 in Accrington.

“Her family have been informed of today’s development and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

“Enquiries are continuing and we will update you when we can.”