Human remains discovered in the woods belong to a man whose disappearance sparked a murder investigation, police have confirmed.
Paul Taylor, 56, from Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, was last seen on October 17, 2023.
His Vauxhall Corsa was driven south to Carlisle that night.
Two days later, the blue hatchback was found abandoned in Langwathby, north Cumbria.
A month after Mr Taylor disappeared, Cumbria Police launched a murder inquiry.
Earlier this month, suspected human remains were found in the Finglandrigg Wood area, off the B5307, west of Carlisle.
Now detectives say they are Mr. Taylor’s, and his family has been informed.
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The Finglandrigg Wood area, off the B5307, west of Carlisle
There will be a police presence for “some time” as officers “continue their work at the scene”, the force said.
People are advised to avoid the area.
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Two teenagers were charged in the case.
In February, a 19-year-old man appeared in court charged with murder.
A second 19-year-old man was later charged with assisting an offender.
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