Body found in Dalton following search for missing Tom Dingle
Family informed after body is believed to be the missing 19-year-old student
Last updated 26th Dec 2025
Lancashire Police have confirmed that a body has been found in search for missing student Tom Dingle.
Police were contacted from a member of the public at 3:12pm on Christmas Day having found a man deceased in woodland off Lees Lane in Dalton.
It's believed to be the body of the 19-year-old, though no formal identification has taken place. Tom's death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course.
Tom's family have been informed and they are continued to be supported by specialist officers.