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Human remains formally identified as DJ Derek

DNA tests have confirmed that human remains found in woodland near Cribbs Causeway are of missing Derek Morris, fondly known as DJ Derek.

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Police say Bristol body 'likely to be missing DJ Derek'

DJ Derek has been missing since last August.

Police say they have evidence to suggest that human remains found in woodland in Patchway yesterday are those of missing 73-year-old Bristol man Derek Serpell-Morris.

Derek was last seen leaving The Criterion Pub in Ashley Road, Bristol last July.

Det Ch Insp Matthew Iddon said: “Earlier today we spoke with the family of Derek Serpell-Morris to inform them of this latest development.

“While we’re not yet in a position to confirm the remains are of Derek, we strongly believe this to be the case due to personal items found at the scene.

“This is a very distressing time for Derek’s family who’ve been carrying out an exhaustive campaign to locate him and raise awareness of his disappearance and our thoughts are very much with them.

“We’ll be keeping them fully updated and offering them any support they may need.

“We’re not able to confirm any more details until the post-mortem examination and formal identification procedures have been carried out.”

– Det Chf Insp Matthew Iddon, Avon & Somerset Police
Human remains were found in Patchway last night.
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