The family of Nicola Bulley have released a heartbreaking statement as police confirmed the body they recovered from the river is her.
Nicola, a mother of two, went missing on January 27. On Sunday (February 19), Lancashire Police confirmed they had recovered a body from the River Wyre.
In a press conference on Monday, the police confirmed the body they recovered is that of Nicola.
Nicola Bulley family statement
The police released a statement on behalf on Nicola’s heartbroken family.
The family said: “Our family liaison officers have had to confirm our worst fears today.
“We will never be able to comprehend what Nikki had gone through in her final moments and that will never leave us.
“We will never forget Nikki. How could we? She was the centre of our world, she was the one who made our lives so special and nothing will cast a shadow over that.”
They continued: “Our girls will get support from the people who love them the most and it saddens us to think that one day we will have to explain to them that the press and members of the public accused their dad of wrongdoing and misquoted friends and family.
“This is absolutely appalling, they have to be held accountable, this cannot happen to another family.”
The statement also criticised the media, saying journalists had contacted the family on Sunday when they had requested privacy.
Nicola Bulley latest
The heartbreaking news today has left social media users devastated.
One person said: “Horrific for Nicola&”
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