Officers have identified human remains found in a field in South Gloucestershire earlier this month as those of a man reported missing in late September.

Our inquiries at the time established that David Wilson, 63, from Downend, had not been seen since mid-May this year.

We have shared two appeals for information on his whereabouts, but unfortunately no one has come forward with any confirmed sightings.

Sadly, a forensic examination of the remains found in Emersons Green on Tuesday 5 November has now confirmed the identification. David’s next of kin have been updated and our thoughts are with them.

We found no evidence of suspicious circumstances and continue to treat the death as unexplained as a post-mortem examination proved inconclusive.

If you saw David at any time between May and November or have any other information we would like to hear from you.