Body found on beach in search for missing man

In a tragic turn of events, a body has been discovered on a beach during the search for a man who went missing from Morecambe.

Edward Procter was last seen on Saturday morning, April 13, on Marine Road East. Lancashire Constabulary issued several appeals to find the 73 year old, with officers expressing their concern for his welfare.

The police were alerted to reports of a body on the beach at Bolton-le-Sands on Sunday evening (April 21). The body has now been formally identified as Edward and his death is not being treated as suspicious, reports Lancs Live.

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A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.

Lancaster Area Police issued a statement last night, saying: "We have got some sad news to bring you. You will remember that we asked for your help to find Edward Procter, 73, who was missing from home in Morecambe."

"Very sadly, yesterday evening (Sunday, April 21st) we were called to reports of a body on the beach at Bolton-le-Sands. His body has now been formally identified as being Edward."

"Our thoughts are very much with his family at this sad and distressing time. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared in due course for HM Coroner."