TWO people including a 76-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Gary Dean.

Gary, 48, was found dead in a wooded area behind Moorend Lane, Silkstone Common, close to the Trans Pennine Trail on September 6.

A 40-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of his murder yesterday.

A 49-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Whittaker, who is overseeing the investigation, said: “Our inquiry has been ongoing since September, with dedicated staff investigating this awful offence of murder.

“I’m still appealing to anyone who may have any information to contact the police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, anonymously, quoting incident number 628 of September 6.