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.

The 73 year-old's family have been informed, and police say they're not treating his death as suspicious.

A post-mortem examination into the body found in scrubland near Cribbs Causeway shopping centre has proved inconclusive.

Officers believe the human remains belong to Derek Morris because his personal belongings were found at the scene, although formal DNA identification is still taking place.

Police say there’s nothing to suggest the 73 year-old's death is suspicious.

Police say they have evidence that human remains found by a member of the public near Bristol are those of missing DJ, Derek Morris.

Since the discovery, tributes have been pouring in from fans including Bristol's Lord Mayor and the co-founder of Bestival, DJ Rob da Bank.

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

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.

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Police are investigating after what appear to be human remains were found by a member of the public.

They made the grim discovery in woodland near the junction of Merlin Road and Highwood Road in Patchway, near Cribbs Causeway, Bristol.

The scene was close to a disused runway where Concorde used to do test flights.

A thorough examination is now being carried out, and a cordon has been put in place.