'The most amazing brother': Family pays tribute to Matthew Dutton after search ends in heartbreak

Matthew Dutton went missing on the evening of Sunday, August 23, having last been seen around 10pm in Belle Green Lane, Ince.

A huge operation was launched to find the 22-year-old but, sadly, police officers ended their search yesterday, August 26, after finding a body.

Since the tragic news broke, tributes to Matthew have flooded social media.

In a tribute online, which Wigan Today has been given permission to share, Matthew's sister Lisa said: "The outpouring of love and support that the family have received has been overwhelming.

"Matthew Dutton was the most amazing brother, son, grandson, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend that anyone could have wanted.

"Everyone who knew him knew how much he could annoy and torment but I was privileged to know the kind caring side, who was completely devoted to his nephews and they absolutely adored him.

"Words cannot express how deeply heartbroken the whole family are, all our lives will forever be missing his shining smile and I'd give anything to have him here telling me a dodgy joke or raiding the cupboards."