The withered husk of British film-maker Guy Ritchie was discovered today, in the garden of his Kensington home.

Acting on a call from neighbours, police entered the house early this morning, to discover the desiccated shell of the 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' director lying on the lawn.

The investigating officer, Det. Supt. Tom Willis, revealed “The shell was totally empty – there was literally nothing left of him inside”.

Police are attempting to contact Ritchie’s wife – an American singer – to break the news. She is reportedly on a “last minute tour in New York, for an indefinite period”.