Nicola Bulley: Missing mum suffered with ‘significant alcohol issues’ in the past and ‘struggles with the menopause’, police say
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Police previously said Ms Bulley had “specific vulnerabilities” that made her a "high-risk" missing person - but did not specify what those were.
In the “unusual step”, Lancashire Police clarified why they deemed the mother-of-two as a “high risk” after she went missing on Friday, January 27.
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Hide AdThey said this was to “avoid any further speculation or misinterpretation”.
In a statement following a press conference, the force said: "Sadly, it is clear from speaking to Paul and the family that Nicola had in the past suffered with some significant issues with alcohol which were brought on by her ongoing struggles with the menopause and that these struggles had resurfaced over recent months.
“This caused some real challenges for Paul and the family.
“As a result of those issues, a response car staffed by both police and health professionals attended a report of concern for welfare at Nicola’s home address on January 10.
“No one has been arrested in relation to this incident, but it is being investigated.
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Hide Ad“We have explained to Nicola’s family why we have released this further information and we would ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
Throughout the investigation, police have said their main working hypothesis is that she fell into the River Wyre, and that this is "a tragic case of a missing person".
They have also criticised users on social media platforms for posting speculation about the case.
Senior Investigating Officer Rebecca Smith addressed what she called "persistent myths" about the case.