Lancashire Police have revealed that missing mum-of-two Nicola Bulley had “significant issues with alcohol” in the past.
The service revealed the personal details after saying in a press conference today that Ms Bulley had “specific vulnerabilities” that made her a “high-risk” missing person.
A statement later added: “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.”
Referring to Ms Bulley’s partner Paul Ansell, police said these issues “caused some real challenges for Paul and the family.”
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