Human stays present in woodland in Swansea have been confirmed as a person who went lacking 21 years in the past.

South Wales Police mentioned forensic exams had recognized them as belonging to Russell Scozzi, final seen in May 2002.

The discovery was made behind Waverley Drive within the Mumbles space of the town on 6 April.

Detectives mentioned Ms Scozzi's household had been knowledgeable and had been being supported by specifically skilled officers.

"Our investigation into the finding of Mr Scozzi's remains is ongoing in order that we can establish the circumstances leading up to, and the cause of death," mentioned Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies.

Mr Scozzi was from the West Cross space of Swansea.

His sister paid tribute: "My coronary heart goes out to Russell's kids who've grown up with out their father and by no means actually figuring out what occurred to him.

"Hopefully now we, as a family, can lay him to rest and with the work of South Wales Police discover what happened to him.

"I dearly liked Russell. He was my massive brother who I at all times seemed as much as once I was rising up, and to lose him on this approach has been devastating.

"Finally, we can be given the opportunity to grieve him properly."