Murder probe moorland body find named as Craig Nelson

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Craig Nelson known as Craig PrestonImage source, South Yorkshire Police
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The force said officers were in the process of piecing together Craig Nelson's movements before his death

A man whose body was discovered on moorland has been named by police as Craig Nelson, also known as Craig Preston.

The 34-year-old, from Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham, was found at the Woodhead Tunnels off the A628 on Monday.

Post-mortem tests found he died from head injuries and Derbyshire Police has launched a murder investigation.

The force is appealing for information on Mr Nelson's movements in the days before the discovery of his body.

Image source, Gareth James
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Police want to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle on the slip road off the A628, or in the car park near the tunnels, between 07:00 BST on Saturday and 11:00 BST on Monday

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