Missing Stone Roses' fan Chris Brahney found dead

[Mikey]

Christopher Brahney, who went missing after The Stone Roses' first show at Heaton Park last Friday (June 29), has been found dead.


A body was recovered by police from the Manchester Ship Canal at 9.35am (GMT) this morning (July 9) and Great Manchester Police have now confirmed that they formally identified the body as Brahney's.


Earlier this afternoon, a statement was also posted on the Chris Brahney Facebook page, which reads as follows: "It is with great sadness that on behalf of the Brahney family I am writing to you all. The police will be issuing a formal statement soon regarding the body that was found in the Canal this morning. At this time we believe that it is Chris, however formal identification has still to take place."


They continued: "The family would like to thank everyone for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers that you have sent our way. Thank you for all the support, it has given them immense strength and courage. Please respect the family’s wishes and ensure that they are left alone during this difficult time."


An extensive search has taken place throughout last week and this weekend to find Brahney, with The Stone Roses themselves even appealing for people to come forward with information.


Brahney was 22-years-old and from Timperley in Manchester. A full post-mortem examination will take place tomorrow (July 10).

Found out he went missing a few days ago and then finding out that he died. Such a sad loss and at a young age. R.I.P Chris.

[sex]

i read this earlier and it actually made me upset. so young, i wondered what happened to him
he looks like @RockyHorror;

[PaulMacC]

This guy was the cousin of a friend of mine from University. So sad.

[Stephen]

This guy was the cousin of a friend of mine from University. So sad.

yeah he was the friend of a cousin of a friend of my grandfathers friend who was his friend's nephew

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[PaulMacC]

yeah he was the friend of a cousin of a friend of my grandfathers friend who was his friend's nephew

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Wow, stop being an *******. He actually was.

[Lee]

Sad news, RIP

[kuzkasate]

Had 'MISSING' posters all over Manchester, City Centre was covered in them. So sad, RIP.

[wiktoria]

yeah there's so many posters around manchester. really sad R.I.P