Human remains found in 6-year missing man search

Richard Dyson has been missing since November 2019

Police have found human remains at a property that are believed to be connected to a six-year search for a missing man.

The discovery was made at a house on Broadcarr Road, Hoyland, in Barnsley on 14 July.

South Yorkshire Police have informed the family of Richard Dyson, 58, who was reported missing in November 2019. Two men, aged 72 and 71, have been re-arrested on suspicion of murder after originally being detained in 2021.

Mr Dyson, from Barnsley, has been missing since he failed to turn up to a pre-arranged meeting with his daughter.

Senior investigating officer Andy Knowles said: "We are keeping an open mind following this discovery, and working around the clock to establish the identity of the person involved and the circumstances surrounding this development.

"Richard Dyson and his family remain at the forefront of our minds as we progress our enquiries, and we know how important it is for them to get answers.

"We remain keen to hear from anyone with any information which could assist us, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Please get in touch and tell us what you know."

An ongoing police presence is expected at Dike Hill in Harley and Sheffield Road in Hoyland Common for the next few weeks, the force added.

Formal identification of the remains is yet to take place.

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