Mother-of-two Katie Kenyon, 33, died of head injuries after body found at beauty spot, police say
Katie Kenyon died from head injuries, police say, as they confirm body found in Lancashire beauty spot is that of 33-year-old missing mother-of-two
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A mother whose body was found at a Lancashire beauty spot a week after she went missing died as a result ‘head injuries’, police have confirmed.
In a statement Lancashire Police confirmed today a body found in the Forest of Bowland on Friday night was that of Katie Kenyon.
The 33-year-old had not been seen since getting in a silver Ford Transit van in Burnley on Friday, April 22.
Her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Burfield, was charged with her murder last week while police carried out extensive searches for in the Forest of Bowland and Gisburn Forest.
‘We can now sadly confirm that the body found in the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon,’ it said.
‘Police found Katie on Friday following extensive searches and she has now been formally identified as the missing Padiham mum, 33.
‘Our thoughts remain with Katie’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. The family continues to be supported by specially trained officers.
‘A Home Office post-mortem examination was conducted yesterday and the cause of death was given as head injuries.
‘We would like to thank, once again, all those who helped during the search for Katie.
‘Andrew Burfield, 50, of Todmorden Road in Burnley has appeared in court charged with Katie’s murder and will be face trial in November.’
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