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  "path": "/2026/06/14/human-remains-identified-man-went-missing-2020-28771150/",
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  "textContent": "Michael Dennington’s remains have been identified (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police)\n\nHuman remains, which were found on a bypass in Nottinghamshire, have been identified as a man reported missing more than six years ago.\n\nMichael Dennington, born in 1961, was last seen alive at King’s Mill Hospital in Nottinghamshire on May 26, 2020.\n\nAfterwards, he seemingly vanished despite a wide public appeal for information and searches by drone and with divers.\n\nHuman remains were found on a central reservation on an A617 bypass in May, and after DNA testing, it was found to be Dennington.\n\nA team of anthropologists, detectives and police had worked at the site until a positive match was made.\n\n##  Sign up for all of the latest stories\n\nStart your day informed with Metro's **News Updates** newsletter or get **Breaking News** alerts the moment it happens.\n\nThe circumstances around Dennington’s death are still a mystery, but police are awaiting a post-mortem before continuing their investigation.\n\nHe was first reported missing in 2020 (Picture: Nottinghamshire Police)\n\nDennington’s family have been informed, the police added.\n\nDetective Stuart Barson said: ‘These types of investigations are complex, and we needed to ensure the results of DNA testing were conclusive before releasing information about the deceased.\n\n‘We are now in a position to release these details. An investigation is still underway surrounding the circumstances of this death, and we are currently waiting for the final post-mortem reports.\n\n‘We are working closely with the family, who are being updated on any developments and offered support.\n\n‘As I am sure you can understand, the family have asked for privacy during this incredibly difficult time.’\n\n******Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk.******\n\n**For more stories like this,** check our news page.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Human remains identified as man who went missing in 2020"
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