Body found is that of missing farmer Andrew Green

Mr Green had been missing since June last year, and a body was found near to where he was last seen, at his home in Yew Tree Farm, in Chorley, on March 10.

A post on the Missing Andrew Green Facebook page said: "Good Evening Ladies and Gentleman, with a very heavy heart and great sadness, DNA results have confirmed that the male found on the 10/3/17 is Andrew, Official Formal Conformation will take place at the opening of the official inquest, Julie Edward and Andrews sisters Sam and Nicola send you their thanks and gratitude for the support and help you have all given whilst Andrew was missing from home."

A number of high profile searches have taken place for the 33-year-old since he went missing.

About 70 people turned out to take part in a large-scale hunt for Mr Green in September, and covered more than 200 acres though their efforts.