Dovestones man flew back to UK two days before he died

David Lytton was found dead just two days after coming back to the UK Credit:

Police have confirmed the man found dead at Dovestones Reservoir had travelled back to the UK from Pakistan just two days before he was found dead.

The identity of David Lytton was revealed at an inquest into his death at Heywood Coroners Court.

Greater Manchester Police have now revealed their detectives worked with the National Crime Agency, the medical community and the British Embassy in Pakistan while they investigated how he died.

Mr Lytton was captured on CCTV at Manchester Piccadilly Credit:

Detective Sergeant John Coleman, who has been leading the investigation on behalf of the coroner, said:

"This has been an investigation unlike anything I have ever known in the 20 years I have been a police officer and one that was truly a team effort.

"We have received fantastic support from many key contacts such as the National Crime Agency, the British Embassy in Lahore and medical professionals in the UK and Pakistan as well as the public, the media and, of course, the coroner who we have carried out these enquiries on behalf of.

"We are pleased that we are finally able to update Mr Lytton⿿s family and provide some answers to the questions which have been asked from the start.

"Although possibly the biggest question still remains, which is why a man with no obvious connection to Saddleworth chose to head there after returning from Pakistan, we are happy to be able to bring some closure to the investigation and allow the coronial process to be carried out."