AN investigation has been launched after the body of a mother-of-one was found in a field in Langho.

Detectives are looking into the ‘unexplained death’ of the 42-year-old but do not believe it was suspicious.

The body of Michelle Hughes, a mother of one living locally, was found in a field between Old Langho Road and the A59 at 10am on Saturday morning.

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A post-mortem examination is set to take place in due course.

Detective Inspector Julie Cross said: “We were contacted at around 10am on Saturday following a report that a body had been found in a field off Langho Old Road in Langho.

“Emergency services attended and sadly a woman was found deceased.

“The body has been identified as Michelle Hughes, 42, from Langho, the mother of an 11-year-old son.

“While the death is currently being treated as unexplained, it is not thought to be suspicious.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101.