Body found in Hereford believed to be missing man

Tuesday, 24 January 2023 12:17

A body found in The Lines in Hereford yesterday is believed to be missing Herefordshire man Shane McGinlay.

Formal identification hasn’t yet taken place but Shane’s family have been informed.

45-year-old Shane has been missing from Hereford since 30 November 2022.

A body was discovered shortly after 11am yesterday morning by a member of the public. The road was closed and a scene guard put in place while initial investigations took place. The road re-opened shortly before 6pm.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained.

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Body found in Hereford believed to be missing man

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