Lancashire Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and there were indications it had simply been a "very tragic incident".

BBC: Lancashire farmer finds man's body in snow

Ch Insp Crorken said his death was not being treated as suspicious and there were indications it had simply been a "very tragic incident".

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Speaking after Grenfell was jailed for murder, West of Scotland procurator fiscal John Dunn said the case involved the tragic and "needless loss of life of a man who was simply trying to protect his property".

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For many Ivorians, the transfer of Mr Gbagbo to The Hague is a tragic end to the political career of a populist and charismatic history professor, who simply was not ready to leave power.

BBC: Gbagbo transfer to The Hague shocks supporters