Cops are 'keeping an open mind' on Nicola

POLICE have said they are open to new information about Nicola Bulley’s disappearance but remain convinced she fell into the river.

Yesterday, Supt Sally Riley said more than 40 detectives are working on the inquiry but it did not mean there was a suspicious element” to the case.

She added: In light of other inquiries being discounted from the investigation so far, although we are keeping an absolutely open mind to anything new, clearly, our main belief is that Nicola did fall into the river”

Supt Riley said police are reviewing 500 pieces of information submitted to officers in connection with the case.

Nicola, 45, was last seen around 9.10am on January 27 after dropping her children at school in St Michael's, Lancashire. Her dog Willow was found near the River Wyre with its lead and harness on the ground.

Police are writing to 700 drivers who drove through the village on the day of the disappearance.

Digital inquiries into the last known whereabouts of Nicolas Fitbit watch are also being made and her phone has now been fully checked over by police.