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Man named after bonfire body find | Man named after bonfire body find |
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A 40-year-old man whose body was discovered in the remains of a bonfire in his garden has been named by police. | |
The body of David Paul Langdon was found in Wormelow, Herefordshire, on Thursday, West Mercia Police said. | The body of David Paul Langdon was found in Wormelow, Herefordshire, on Thursday, West Mercia Police said. |
Det Ch Insp Dave Llewellin said he had not been seen since 4 August and police hoped to "fill in the gaps" as to what had happened Mr Langdon since then. | |
On Saturday, magistrates granted police 36 more hours to question three people arrested in connection with his death. | |
Home Office pathologists have been brought in to conduct a post-mortem examination on Mr Langdon's body. | |
Properties searched | Properties searched |
Mr Llewellin said: "By naming him now we hope that anyone who knew him - or just recognised him - will be able to help us fill in the gaps as to what has happened to him during the 10 days prior to his body being found." | |
Officers have been carrying out forensic searches at Mr Langdon's house, and at another house in nearby Much Birch. | |
Both properties have been sealed off as part of the investigation. | |
Other police teams have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the area. | Other police teams have been carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the area. |
Anyone with information is urged to contact Hereford Police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information is urged to contact Hereford Police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
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