Body found in Marple after police search for missing man

Police have been looking for Christopher Barlow since he went missing on Sunday

Published 6th Jun 2023

Police have confirmed they've found a body in the search for a missing man from Greater Manchester.

Christopher Barlow was reported missing on Sunday.

In a statement the force say "Greater Manchester Police can confirm that sadly a body has been found after officers and specialist teams searched a specific area in Marple, Stockport in relation to Christopher Barlow being reported missing on Sunday 4 June 2023. "

"Sadly this has been confirmed as being Christopher, and his family have been informed.

"A report is being prepared for the Coroner’s Office."

Detective Superintendent Helen Critchley of GMP’s Stockport district said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with Chris’s family and friends at this very distressing time.

"I would also like to thank the local community for their support with the search and the wider public for their assistance in sharing our appeal.”

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