Police believe body found in secluded field in Burnley to be that of man reported missing from Nelson
Police believe the body of a man found in Burnley yesterday (Sunday, April 19) is that of a man who was reported missing almost three weeks ago.
Emergency services were called to Westgate at 2-30pm to reports a man had been found dead in a secluded field.
Whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, police believe it to be Mohammed Aslam who was reported missing from his home in Nelson on April 1. The last reported sighting of the 53-year-old was in Burnley town centre the following day. Police carried out extensive inquiries to locate Mohammed, including CCTV, house to house and other inquiries.
A police spokesman said: “ Mr Aslam’s family are aware of the tragic update and our thoughts are with them at this distressing time. Mr Aslam’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course.
"We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeals to find Mr Aslam, it’s greatly appreciated.”