Overview

• Officers recovered a body from the River Kennet near Hambridge on July 23 following a public tip-off.
• The remains are believed to be those of Dean Hill, who vanished in November 2023 after leaving the Starting Gate pub in Speen.
• Forensic teams have yet to complete formal identification to confirm the body’s identity.
• Police are treating the death as unexplained and have notified the coroner of the recovery.
• A report is being prepared for the forthcoming coroner’s inquest to establish the cause of death and confirm identity.