Images released of man found dead in Rivington

Lancashire Police have released artist images of a man who was found dead in Rivington, in a bid to trace his family.

He was found on 7 December 2023, near to Horrobin Lane i. Officers think he was a 40-50 years old, with a dark goatee-style beard, cropped dark but slightly greying hair, of medium to large build.

He was wearing a green ‘Fo’ jacket, black ‘Slazenger’ tracksuit bottoms, a white/grey ‘Soulcal & Co’ t-shirt, and green coloured wellington boots. He was also wearing a distinctive orange coloured ‘Casio’ digital watch. He had no obvious tattoos or scars.

Since then, officers haven't been able to trace his next of kin, despite utilising help from other forces. These enquiries have included liaising with the NCA, and Interpol, utilising appeals, local enquiries, facial recognition, fingerprints, and DNA, however unfortunately we have not been able to identify the man.

Two images have now been created by an artist, which represents the man when he was alive . There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances over his death.

Det. Insp. Paul Price, of Preston CID, said: “This is an incredibly sad situation where this man has been found dead in a public place.

“Our priority is to find out who he is, identify him, to be able to notify his loved ones, and to give him a fitting farewell.

“This is where we ask you, the public, for your help. If you recognise the man, whether he be a family member, a friend, a colleague, a neighbour or even someone you haven’t seen out and about over the last few months, please get in touch."