Update from Lancashire Police on search for Katie Kenyon
Forensic teams are searching an area in Gisburn Forest
Last updated 28th Apr 2022
As the search continues for 33 year old Katie Kenyon continues, Lancashire Police have issued a statement, about how they are now focusing on an area of Gisburn Forest.
"The search for Katie continues and due to information provided by a member of the public regarding the sighting of a Silver transit Van MT57 FLC on Friday 22nd April we are prioritising an area in the Forest of Bowland for additional search and forensic scrutiny to determine whether this could be an area linked to Katie’s disappearance.
Katie's family are aware of the development, although at this early stage it is too soon to say if the find is linked to her disappearance and we would urge people not to speculate on social media as this could cause the family additional distress.
We will of course update you when we know more, although as I’m sure people will understand, our activity could take a number of days.
A man appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court this morning charged with Katie's murder. Andrew Burfield, 50, of Todmorden Road, will appear at Preston Crown Court tomorrow."