Two arrests have been made after human remains were discovered in the search for a missing man.
A murder probe is underway after the body was found in a house in Hoyland, Barnsley on Monday.
Police have been searching for Richard Dyson, 58, since he vanished in Barnsley in 2019.
He was last seen on 17 November at about 11pm, walking along the A6135 Sheffield Road in Hoyland.
On Monday, police cordoned off the area as forensics are expected to scour the scene for the next few weeks.
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A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: ‘Officers are keeping an open mind around the circumstances of the discovery, and formal identification of the remains is yet to take place.
‘However, the family of Richard Dyson, a 58-year-old man who was been missing from Barnsley since 2019, have been informed of the developments.
‘They are being supported and kept updated on progress.’
Two men aged 72 and 71, who have previously been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Richard’s disappearance, were re-arrested on suspicion of the same offence.
They were questioned again but have since been bailed.
Senior Investigating Officer, Andy Knowles, said: ‘We are keeping an open mind following this discovery, and working around the clock to establish the identity of the person involved and the circumstances surrounding this development.
‘Richard Dyson and his family remain at the forefront of our minds as we progress our enquiries, and we know how important it is for them to get answers.
‘We remain keen to hear from anyone with any information which could assist us, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Please get in touch and tell us what you know.’
