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Dad missing from home found dead in Greater Manchester
His family are being supported by officers during this difficult time
A dad who went missing from his home has been found dead in Greater Manchester by police.
Leslie Fielding had been missing from his home in Haydock since the evening of Saturday June, 17th.
Merseyside Police confirmed his body had been found on Thursday morning, June 22nd.
Mr Fielding was last seen driving his silver Toyota RAV 4 with tinted rear windows towards the direction of the A580 East Lancashire Road after leaving home at 7pm.
His next of kin have been informed and specialist officers are supporting them through this difficult period.
A report will be prepared for the coroner but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death at this time.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that Leslie Fielding was sadly found dead in the Greater Manchester area this morning, Thursday June 22nd.
“Mr Fielding, 77, was last seen leaving his home in the Haydock area on the evening of Saturday June 17th and enquiries have been ongoing to locate him.
“A report will be prepared for the coroner but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances at this time. Mr Fielding’s next of kin have been informed and police officers are providing them with support at this difficult time.”