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The body of a popular accountant and footballer who went missing from home was found in woodland in Stockport, an inquest has heard.
Charlie Johnson, 26, who was born in Manchester and lived in Cheadle Hulme, was reported missing by his family on Thursday, September 21 this year.
A 'high-risk missing person investigation' was commenced, Senior Coroner Alison Mutch said as she opened an inquest into his death at Stockport Coroner's Court on Wednesday (October 11).
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His body was then sadly found in a 'wooded area' off Lugano Road in Bramhall on Tuesday, September 26. Mr Johnson was an accountant by profession and was single, the hearing was told.
An inquest was 'clearly required' Ms Mutch said, with a full hearing pencilled in for April 8 next year. The coroner said she would be requesting reports from Mr Johnson's GP and 'other relevant agencies' ahead of the hearing.
Tributes flooded in for Mr Johnson, including from a number of local teams he represented.
AFC Stockport, who Charlie played for last season, wrote on Facebook following his death: "It is with sad news that today we say RIP to Charlie Johnson who briefly played for the club last season. Charlie netted 9 goals in 7 appearances for our Rangers team. RIP Charlie - Our thoughts are with your family and friends."
Stockport-based Bosden Farm FC said: "It is with great sadness we report the news on the passing of Charlie. We want to thank everybody who came together to help find Charlie.
"Charlie was a huge part of Bosden Farm and
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