Police renew appeal to identify man found in Welsh reservoir

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A man found dead at Claerwen Reservoir in Powys two years ago remains unidentified despite extensive police investigation.

A man found dead at Claerwen Reservoir in Powys on 17 October 2024 remains unidentified two years later. The body was discovered by a dog walker and is believed to have been in the water for up to 12 weeks before being found.

Dyfed-Powys Police have conducted extensive searches across multiple databases and forces to establish the man's identity. The investigation has included checks through the Police National Database, searches of DNA, fingerprint and dental records, and contact with all UK police forces. Officers also worked with Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University to create a digitised facial image.

Detective Inspector Anthea Ponting, who has led the investigation, said: 'This is a highly unusual situation in that two years have passed and we are still no closer to knowing who this person is.' She added that investigators have reached out to the public multiple times and followed up on all information received. The force has also issued bulletins to overseas police forces through Interpol. Ponting said the investigation aims 'to return him to his family or loved ones'.

How it is being reported

• ‘Someone must know who he is’ – Police renew calls to identify man found in reservoirTwo years on from the discovery of a body in a mid Wales reservoir, police are renewing calls for informationCambrian News · 16 Oct, 13:25
• Police renew appeal over Claerwen Reservoir body ahead of second anniversary of findDyfed-Powys Police renew appeal to identify mystery man found dead at Claerwen Reservoir, Powys, on October 17, 2024, after two years.County Times · 16 Oct, 13:22

In this story: Dyfed-Powys Police · Claerwen Reservoir · Powys · Anthea Ponting · Liverpool John Moores University · Interpol

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