Tragedy as unidentified man wearing 'distinctive watch' found dead in field

Police are appealing for information after an unidentifed man was found dead in a Lancashire field.

Emergency services were called to Dean Brook, near to Horrobin Lane in Rivington, shortly before 3pm on Thursday (December 7). They have since confirmed that a man has sadly been found dead. The force said he was believed to be between 40 and 50 years old and was found wearing a 'distinctive' Casio watch.

They also confirmed there is 'no connection' to the ongoing search for missing Brian Blakeman near Skelmersdale. The death of the man in Rivington is currently not being treated as suspicious, reports LancsLive.

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Police have today issued a description of the man and is asking anyone who knows who it might be to get in touch. In a statement, the force said: "The man is approximately 40-50 years old, with a dark goatee-style beard, cropped dark but slightly greying hair, of medium to large build. He was wearing a green ‘Foxy’ jacket, black ‘Slazenger’ tracksuit bottoms, a white/grey ‘Soulcal & Co’ t-shirt, and green coloured wellington boots.

"He was also wearing a distinctive orange coloured ‘Casio’ digital watch. We’ve attached a picture of this. He had no obvious tattoos or scars.

"Anyone with information should call us on 101 quoting log 0783 of December 7."