Police have confirmed that the body of a woman discovered in Padiham yesterday (September 12) is that of 63-year-old Julie Foster.
Officers searching for Ms. Foster, who had been the subject of a missing person appeal since last week, discovered her body in woodland off Burnley Road shortly before 3pm.
The discovery brings a tragic end to an urgent search operation that began after Ms. Foster was last seen leaving her home on Victoria Road on October 8. At the time, she was reported to be heading in the direction of Shakespeare Street at approximately 1:18pm.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police issued a statement expressing their condolences to the family. “Many of you will have seen our appeals for missing Julie over the last few days. Unfortunately, we have a really sad update to bring you today,” the spokesperson said.
“Shortly before 3pm today, our officers searching for Julie found the body of a woman in some woodland off Burnley Road in Padiham. The body has now been confirmed to be that of Julie.”
Police have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious. A file is currently being prepared for the coroner, who will conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death in due course.
The force confirmed that Ms. Foster’s family has been informed of the news and is currently receiving support from specialist officers. “Julie’s loved ones have been informed and are being supported. Our thoughts are very much with them at this devastating time,” the police spokesperson added.
The authorities also took the opportunity to thank the public for their support during the search efforts, acknowledging the widespread sharing of the missing person appeals across the community.
“This isn’t the update we were hoping to bring you, but we know a lot of you will have seen the appeals over the last few days, so it was important for us to let you know,” the spokesperson said. “To those of you who shared the post or called up with information—thank you. Your help, as always, is very much appreciated.”
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