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Missing Stone Roses Fan Found Dead

22-year-old Christopher Brahney went missing after band's June 29th show

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July 9, 2012 3:15 PM ET

A young fan who went missing after the Stone Roses' first reunion show has been found dead, reports NME.

Christopher Brahney disappeared after the band played their first major U.K. date since 1996 on June 29th at Heaton Park, England. Exhaustive searches took place over the last week, with the band urging the public to help find the 22-year-old man. His body was recovered by police today and authorities were able to confirm his identity.

Brahney was from Manchester, the same town as the Stone Roses. A complete post-mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.

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