This has just been on News North West,Steve,where it's been reported that remains have been found near to where the man vanished,but at this early stage it can't be said if the remains are that of Steven or a woman. One or two fragments of clothing along with a camera ( I think ) were found on and near the remains.
There had been a false alarm once before when a body/remains were washed up but when identified,it was found to have been female.