Dad's body found in woods after 'assault' at home as family heartbroken and four arrested

Four radical person been arrested aft the assemblage of a 'gentle' dada was found. Kevin Coates went missing from Darwen successful Lancashire earlier this period and constabulary are investigating

Four radical including a pistillate successful her 50s person been arrested aft the assemblage of a "gentle" dada was recovered successful woodland

Kevin Coates, described by his household arsenic idiosyncratic who would “light up a room”, was recovered dormant connected Tuesday, January 14. He had past been seen live a week earlier successful Darwen, Lancashire. Police accidental further enquiries to observe however the 43-year-old died are needed pursuing a postmortem introspection which has already been carried out

Lancashire Police said 4 radical were arrested in transportation with "much-loved" man's death. A woman, 56, and 3 men aged 37, 43 and 53 person been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police said officers received a study Kevin was assaulted successful his location earlier helium went missing. Due to erstwhile interaction with Kevin, the unit has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

In a tribute issued by police, his household said: “Kevin was a much-loved brother, father, lad and uncle who touched the hearts and souls of everyone helium met. He would airy up the room. He was a gentle idiosyncratic with a large bosom and a beauteous nature. As a family, we are perfectly heartbroken. Kevin – this is not a goodbye but a spot you later.”

Detective main inspector Sarah Denson said her thoughts were with Kevin's household and appealed to the nationalist for further accusation connected the circumstances of Kevin's death. She said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with Kevin’s loved ones astatine this time. We are looking into the circumstances astir the battle and the events starring to Kevin’s decease and I would entreaty to anyone who has immoderate accusation which could assistance to get successful touch."

Anyone with accusation has been asked to telephone constabulary connected 101, quoting log 0916 of January 17. Alternatively, interaction the autarkic foundation Crimestoppers connected 0800 555 111.