HUMAN remains found on Stoborough Heath near Wareham last Friday have been formally identified as those of an elderly Wareham man who went missing in August 2009.
Michael George Laing, 76, who lived alone, was reported missing from his home in Harman's Cross, between Corfe Castle and Swanage, after being last seen on South Street, Wareham. His car was later found abandoned on North Street.
The cause of Mr Laing's death is unascertained. An inquest will be held later.
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