Family of Nicola Bulley release statement after missing body is identified

Police recovered a body about a mile from where Nicola went missing on Sunday

The family of Nicola Bulley have hit out at the media in a statement after it was confirmed that the body recovered from the River Wyre on Sunday was her. Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson confirmed the tragic news to reporters at a press conference on Monday evening. Detective Chief Superintendent Pauline Staples read an emotional statement on behalf of Nicola Bulley's family in which they said their "worst fears" had been confirmed. https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1627724919483006991 https://twitter.com/5_News/status/1627723832516816896 This is a breaking news story. More to follow... Related links:

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