THE family of a Failsworth man whose body was found in Collyhurst have paid tribute to the ‘loving son, brother and father’.

Ashley Walsh,34, was last seen on Kintore Walk in Collyhurst at around 11pm on Friday, January 7.

Police launched a search and a body, which has been formally identified as Ashley's, was found in a wooded area of Sandhills Park in Collyhurst.

This morning, Tuesday, police have said Aaron Evitt, 33, of Brentnor Road, Moston, and Gerrard McGlacken, 45, of Kintore Walk, Collyhurst, have been charged with Ashley's murder.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. She has since been released on bail.

In a short statement, Ashley's family said: "Ashley, you have been tragically taken from us and our lives will never be the same.

"He was a loving son, brother and father that was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.

"Rest in peace Ashley, you will be forever in our hearts."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 6377 quoting log number 1819 of January,12 2022.

Information can also be reported online or by using the Live Chat function on the GMP website.

Those who cannot report online can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.