Human remains found in house confirmed as dad missing for six years
Human remains found in a house have been confirmed as a dad who vanished s ix years ago.
Richard Dyson, 55, was reported missing in 2019 but on July 14 a grim discovery was made inside a property in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Officers carried out tests after the human remains were reovered and police confirmed today, Saturday, August 2, that they belonged to the missing father. His family were informed, and are being supported by trained police officers.
Detectives have now launched a murder investigation. Two men, aged 72 and 71, were rearrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery, and have been released on bail. An investigation into the death is ongoing, reports the Mirror.
South Yorkshire Police's Detective Inspector Adam Watkinson said: "Our thoughts today are with Richard Dyson's family on what is an extremely difficult day for everyone who knew and loved him.
"We have supported Richard's loved ones throughout our investigation into his disappearance, and will continue to do so following this tragic news.
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"We're urging the public and members of the media to please respect their privacy at this time.
"Our investigation into Richard's death is very much ongoing and I'd urge anyone who has information which could help our investigation to share it with us if you have not done so already."
The force has asked anyone who could help with their inquiries to quote incident number 459 on November 25, 2019.
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