Body Found in Search for Missing British Man Anton Green in Colombia

A body has been recovered in Colombia during the search for Anton Green, a 43-year-old British national who disappeared two months ago. Green, originally from Whalley Range in Manchester, was a family friend of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and the brother of former United youth defender Ro-shaun Williams. Local authorities and family members confirmed the discovery following an extensive public search.

Green had ceased all communication with his relatives in early August, a silence his family described as deeply uncharacteristic. His mother, Nylva McKie-Williams, noted that his last communication was an assurance that they would speak over the weekend. Following his disappearance, Rashford had amplified appeals for information across social media. His sister, Sian Tuohey, previously expressed concern, noting that Green had battled mental health difficulties around the same period in the preceding year.

The 43-year-old Briton had relocated to Colombia in 2023 after traveling extensively across Europe and South America. Fluent in Spanish, he had settled near the capital city of Bogotá, with relatives believing he had recently stayed in the Fontibón and Mesitas del Colegio districts. Reports also indicated he had considered traveling onward to neighboring Ecuador before his sudden disappearance on August 5.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office confirmed that British consular officials are assisting the deceased's family. A spokesperson stated that representatives remain in direct contact with Colombian authorities as official identification procedures and investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death proceed.