A body believed to be that of 28-year-old Kacper Cichor has been recovered in the search for the Braunstone man who was last seen after attending a Leicester city police station on 21 July, Leicestershire Police have confirmed.
Official update from police
A force spokesperson said officers do not consider the death to be suspicious and that Cichor’s family have been told and are receiving support. The announcement follows a days-long inquiry and appeals for information from members of the public.
"Police have confirmed that a body has been found as a result of a missing person investigation to find Kacper Cichor."
The 28-year-old, who lived in Braunstone, was reported missing after being last seen on Tuesday 21 July. He had attended Mansfield House police station in Leicester city centre earlier that day to hand in property and was later reported to have been seen on Webster Road near Braunstone Park at about 2.30pm.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 21 July | Mr Cichor attended Mansfield House police station and later seen on Webster Road (c. 2.30pm) |
| 22 July | He was reported missing |
| Late July / early Aug | Police confirm a body has been found and believe it to be Mr Cichor |
Community reaction and appeal
Officers thanked members of the public who assisted during the missing person inquiry. Social media responses from people who knew Mr Cichor described the development as "heartbreaking" and expressed condolences to his family and friends.
Leicestershire Police have asked for privacy for close relatives at this time. No further operational detail has been released while enquiries conclude.
- Location: Braunstone and Leicester city centre
- Last confirmed sighting: Webster Road, near Braunstone Park, about 2.30pm on 21 July
- Police position: Death not being treated as suspicious; next of kin informed
Anyone with relevant information who has not yet spoken to officers is asked to contact Leicestershire Police via their non-emergency number or online reporting facilities, quoting the incident reference provided by the force.
This office will publish further updates as official information becomes available.
