Body found in search for missing walker in Cumbria

Police searching for a missing walker in the Cumbrian fells have recovered the body of a man.

Richard Hampson, 56, of Port Haverigg, Millom, was last seen walking from Haverigg towards Port Haverigg holiday village on the morning of 11 June.

Cumbria Police said a member of the public reported finding a body on fells at Black Combe, which Mr Hampson was known to frequent.

A spokesman said there appeared to be no suspicious circumstances.

He added: "Police officers and Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team attended and recovered the body on Sunday.

"Police are working to formally identify the man and inform immediate family members.