A BODY of a man has been found in Irby this afternoon (Monday, January 29).

Merseyside Police confirmed that the body, which was found near Arrowe Brook Lane, is that of missing 40-year-old Colin Edwards, who police said had links to Chester  

Officers received a report that the body of a man had been found at around 1pm in the area of Arrowe Brook Lane where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been formally identified as Colin Edwards who had been reported missing on Thursday, January 11 and officers are supporting his family at this difficult time.

His death is not being treated as suspicious and the case has been referred to the coroner’s office.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC quoting log 408 of Monday, January 29.