The bodies of five people have been found with the wreckage of a missing helicopter following a search in Snowdonia in North Wales .

North Wales Police said they would not be revealing the precise location "at this time to allow a dignified and unhindered recovery of the bodies".

A statement added that the terrain was "described as very difficult and challenging".

The privately owned aircraft which was en route from Milton Keynes to Dublin disappeared from radar screens yesterday sparking a massive air and sea search. 

The sea search was called off this morning due to poor visibility.

Superintendent Gareth Evans says it's been tough work finding the aircraft.