Police searching for a missing ex-British soldier have been informed by Ukrainian authorities that they have found a body.

Former paratrooper Daniel Burke, 36, from South Manchester was reported missing on 16 August, by family who had not heard from him and believed he had travelled to Ukraine.

Greater Manchester Police said it was working with Mr Burke’s family and Ukrainian authorities to support a formal identification and bring his body back to the UK.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes said: “This is an upsetting time for Daniel’s family, we have family liaison officers in contact with the family and offering support.

“My team and I are working with the Ukrainian authorities to make formal identification with a view to repatriating Daniel following that process.

“Daniel’s family have asked for privacy at this difficult time.”

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