Body found in search for man, 82, after suspected murder-suicide | UK | News
Police searching for a missing 82-year-old man found a body suspected of murder-suicide. Nottinghamshire Police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of Brian Wright, who was reported missing from his home in Langford, near Newark, on Thursday, November 20. Two days later, officers found the body of a 52-year-old man believed to be Brian’s son, Charles Wright. It was discovered in an outhouse off the A1133 in Langford.
On Saturday, November 22, upon receiving intelligence that Brian had died, police search teams were dispatched to the same area. The body was found in a field near Danethorpe Lane on Tuesday, November 25, and recovery efforts were completed today (Wednesday, November 26).
The bodies of the 52-year-old man and the 82-year-old man have not yet been officially identified.
The case is currently being treated as a suspected murder-suicide and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.
Brian’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident and we continue to support family members at this extremely difficult time.
“We once again ask the media and the public to respect their privacy as they confront recent events.
“I would like to thank everyone who has shared our appeal to locate Brian since his disappearance, and our search teams for their professionalism and dedication over the last few days.
“In due course, an autopsy and official identification will be conducted and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
In an earlier statement, the officers added: “We have also referred ourselves to the IOPC, which was a necessary step due to the officers’ previous contact with family members.”
Nottinghamshire Police added that they were not looking for anyone else in connection with a separate incident in which two men were struck by a car in Gainsborough Road, Winthrop, shortly after 10am on Saturday, November 22.
