An inquest has opened into the death of a Minskip man who went missing in June.
Luke Earnshaw, 31, was reported missing after leaving home on Prospect Terrace in the village on Saturday, June 13, just before 2.30pm.
His body was later found in a field off Thorndikes Lane on June 16.
He was reported dead by North Yorkshire Police.
A coroner opened an inquest into Mr Earnshaw’s death at County Hall in Northallerton yesterday.
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She said the 31-year-old died as a result of wound injuries to his arm. A knife was found at the scene.
The hearing was adjourned and a full inquest will be held at a later date.
Body found in search for missing Minskip manA body has been found in the search for a missing 31-year-old from Minskip, near Boroughbridge.
Luke Earnshaw was reported missing after leaving home on Saturday just before 2.30pm.
He was seen walking down Thorndikes Lane towards Staveley.
North Yorkshire Police said the body found today has not been formally identified but is believed to be that of the missing man. His family have been informed.
Posting on a local Facebook group, a family member thanked everyone who had helped in the search for Mr Earnshaw.
She also praised police officers’ support to the family, adding:
“He’s finally at peace after suffering with mental health for many years.”
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Luke Earnshaw, 31, was last seen on Saturday (June 11) when he left his home on Prospect Terrace in the village shortly before 2.30pm.
He was seen walking down Thorndikes Lane towards Staveley.
Officers are extremely concerned for his welfare.
Luke is of slim build with a bald head and bushy ginger beard. He has tattoos on his arms.
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He was captured on a doorbell camera (pictured above) when he left his home. He was wearing a blue jumper, brown jacket, dark blue jeans and a grey flat cap.
A police statement added:
“If you have any information which could help locate Luke please contact police on 101 or call 999 for an immediate sighting. Ref: 12220101715.”