Man's body found near farm house

A man who had been reported missing in Co Fermanagh last night has been found dead near his farmhouse home.

Shortly after midnight on Tuesday a man living at Upper Tully, Kinawley, reported to police that he had not seen an elderly neighbour for several days and he was concerned for his whereabouts.

Police searched the area during darkness for the 89 year-old, and were assisted by the fire service, using thermal imaging equipment. Nothing was found overnight and on Wednesday morning a police helicopter was brought in.

At around 10.15am, police on the ground found the man deceased in a field near his home