Body found in search for missing postman

Steven Caulfield was last seen on a golf course next to Middlewood Way in Marple

A body has been found in the search for a missing man who was last seen on a golf course.

Formal identification has not been carried out but officers believe it is likely to be Steven Caulfield, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The force said the 70-year-old's family had been informed and were being supported.

Mr Caulfield, a postman from Stockport, was last seen on a golf course next to Middlewood Way in Marple on the afternoon of 1 October.

Officers discovered a body in woodland near to Middlewood Way on Wednesday.

GMP said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.

An extensive missing person investigation was launched by Stockport detectives, alongside a widespread search by specialist GMP officers.

Ch Supt Lewis Hughes said: "Our deepest condolences remain with Steven's family and friends, who have been devastated by this traumatic news, we have officers supporting them through this difficult time."

He said the search which involved the force's Tactical Aid Unit, and canine and underwater units had been carried out in "challenging conditions and locations".

"We hope today's discovery provides some answers for Steven's loved ones," he added.

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