August 5, 2020 4.23 pm This story is over 43 months old

Found: Helicopter search for missing Saxilby man

Man, 66, missing since Tuesday night

By Local Democracy Reporter

UPDATE: This man has now been found by police by the railway lines on Sykes Lane. He has been taken to hospital and is safe.


A police helicopter has been sent up around Lincoln to help find a missing man in Saxilby.

John Derry, 66, was last seen at 9.45pm on Tuesday, and Lincolnshire Police are “really worried about him.”

The National Police Air Service are working in support with local officers to try and locate John, who is still currently missing.

John has been described as 5’10” tall, wearing a navy top with a red stripe, as well as navy trousers and black trainers.

If you have seen John, police are asking you to call either 101 or 999 in an emergency.