Mystery as Briton, 82, found dead in a landfill after disappearing from a Spanish hotel

POLICE are investigating the death of a Brit whose body was found in a rubbish tip in Spain.

Denis Walker’s daughter Joanne has demanded information on his whereabouts after he went missing on March 24.

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The Civil Guard confirmed today that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the 82-year-old after the discovery of his body at the front in Arboleas, in the south-eastern province of Almeria.

Local reports said investigators did not believe his death had been natural, but there is nothing at this time to suggest Mr Walker was a crime victim.

The results of an autopsy are unlikely to be released immediately.

Mr Walker’s daughter had revealed in a previous Facebook post that her father, who disappeared from La Parilla Hotel in Albox, which borders Arboleas, was suffering from dementia.

Confirming the discovery of his body, she said in a thank you message to the people who helped find him: “Thank you for your love and help in trying to find my father.”

A spokesman for the Civil Guard in Almeria said: “I can confirm that the body of a Briton who was reported missing last month was found in the municipality of Arboleas on Monday afternoon.

“The investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing.”