Police searching for a missing Wigan man find body

A man who went missing from his home in Wigan has been found dead.
By Sian Jones
Published 17th Mar 2023, 13:22 GMT
Updated 17th Mar 2023, 13:28 GMT
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Martin Bird was last seen leaving his address in Standish Lower Ground on Wednesday March 15.

Reports have now emerged that his body has been found.

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Missing Martin Bird has been found dead, relatives have revealedMissing Martin Bird has been found dead, relatives have revealed
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An update left by a relative on GMP Wigan West’s Facebook post said: “Alas not the news we wanted to share but Martin has been found and has passed away.

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"Our family and I are naturally in shock and having to come to terms with this new reality.

"We thank you for support and will need even more of it over the coming days and weeks.

"But for now we respectfully ask that you give us some space and privacy to grieve.

"Rest in Peace Martin, you were loved.”

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