A MAN has died of horrific injuries caused by a circular saw.

Albert Sutcliffe, 60, of Far Side Farm, Cliviger is believed to have committed suicide using the saw in a garage at his home, according to paramedics.

Police and paramedics were called to the remote farm around 6pm on Saturday.

Mr Sutcliffe, who lived alone, was found by a family member, suffering from multiple injuries.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance staff.

A family member was also treated for shock by paramedics.

Police today said Mr Sutcliffe was believed to have suffered from depression.

An inquest into the death is due to be opened by East Lancashire Coroner Richard Taylor tomorrow.

Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and it is believed Mr Sutcliffe killed himself.

A spokesman for Lancashire Ambulance said: "A paramedic crew was called by police to the address at shortly after 6pm on Saturday where they found a man who was fatally injured through contact with a circular saw.

"He was pronounced dead at the scene and family member was treated for shock."

Mr Sutcliffe was jailed for four years in 1992 for the killing of his wife, Sarah.

The father-of-two had admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.

His wife, who was known as Sally and was 37, died after being shot twice in the head with an automatic rifle from point blank range in October 2001.

Manchester Crown Court had heard that prior to his wife's death Mr Sutcliffe had been suffering from a depressive illness and had contemplated suicide.

The reasons for Mr Sutcliffe's suspected suicide are not yet known, but one support group said the farming community was at risk of depression.

A spokesman for the Farming Crisis Network, which offers support to the farming community, said many issues could lead to depression among farmers.

He added: "The farming community has suffered from years of low income which creates a lot of strain and many people are overworked and tired which can lead to depression.

"There are a whole raft of things that can get on top of people."