Human remains found on the A617 in Nottinghamshire have been identified as Michael Dennington, who was reported missing in May 2020. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
The identification of human remains after a prolonged missing person case provides closure for the family and allows for the continuation of investigations into the circumstances of the individual's death.
Human remains discovered on the A617 in Nottinghamshire have been identified as Michael Dennington, who had been missing since May 2020. Dennington, born in June 1961, was last seen leaving King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed through DNA testing that the remains, found on a central reservation of the Rainworth Bypass on May 23, belonged to Dennington. A cordon was established at the site for several days as specialist teams conducted their work.
Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dennington's death, awaiting final post-mortem examination results. His family has been informed, and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Detective Stuart Barson noted the complexity of such investigations and the need for conclusive DNA evidence before releasing details.
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