Body found in Chilean desert after search for missing UK astronomer

Prof Tom Marsh, 60, who had been missing since 16 September, described as inspirational academic and mentor'

A body has been found in the Chilean desert after a search was launched for missing astronomer Prof Tom Marsh, Warwick University has said.

Marsh, 60, disappeared on 16 September while working at La Silla Observatory on the outskirts of the Atacama desert.