Detectives investigating the disappearance of businessman Paul Brady have charged a man with murder.

Mark Azzopardi, 40, of Rocket Way, Salford, will appear before Burnley magistrates today accused of murder and conspiracy to kidnap.

Mr Brady, 44, of Rochdale, disappeared from the Beaufort Road area of Weir on Saturday, August 1.

Detectives believe he may no longer be alive.

Three people have already been charged in connection with the disappearance.