An inquest has opened into the death of a Minskip man who went missing in June.

Luke Earnshaw, 31, was reported missing after leaving home on Prospect Terrace in the village on Saturday, June 13, just before 2.30pm.

His body was later found in a field off Thorndikes Lane on June 16.

He was reported dead by North Yorkshire Police.

A coroner opened an inquest into Mr Earnshaw’s death at County Hall in Northallerton yesterday.

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She said the 31-year-old died as a result of wound injuries to his arm. A knife was found at the scene.

The hearing was adjourned and a full inquest will be held at a later date.