Lancashire Police have now confirmed that the body found in the River Wyre is that of the missing mother of two Nicola Bulley
In a statement Nicola Bulley’s family said :
“We will never be able to comprehend what Nikki had gone through in her last 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”
They also attacked coverage of the case
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, misquoted and vilified friends and family. This is absolutely appalling, they have to be held accountable this cannot happen to another family.
We tried last night to take in what we had been told in the day, only to have Sky News and ITV making contact with us directly when we expressly asked for privacy. They again, have taken it upon themselves to run stories about us to sell papers and increase their own profiles. It is shameful they have acted in this way. Leave us alone now.
Do the press and other media channels and so called professionals not know when to stop? These are our lives and our children’s lives.
To those who genuinely helped and supported us, privately, we thank you. The community support in St Michael’s, friends’, neighbours and strangers has been nothing short of comforting and heart-warming. Friends you know who you are. Thank you.
Our hearts truly break for others who have missing loved ones. Keep that hope alive.
Police have confirmed that the case has now been passed to HM Coroner.
They added
Today’s development is not the outcome any of us would have wanted, but we hope that it can at least start to provide some answers for Nicola’s loved ones, who remain foremost in our thoughts.
