Body tragically found in search for missing mum

A body has been found in the search for a mum who went missing in the early hours of Tuesday morning (November 12).

Jane Burton, originally from the Cheshire area, was reported as missing from Walkers Drive, Leigh, at around 2am. Greater Manchester Police launched a public appeal to help find her on Tuesday.

A large emergency services presence was reported around Pennington Flash and nearby woodland throughout Tuesday afternoon, around four miles away from where Jane had last been seen, including police, paramedics and fire crews.

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Police helicopters were also deployed, along with multiple ambulances and police vehicles, remaining at the scene throughout the afternoon.

Members of the public also assisted with a search on Tuesday. A body was later tragically found on Tuesday afternoon.

Further details have not yet been confirmed. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment.