Police appeal over canal remains

David Daly's remains were discovered in March

Police investigating the death of a man whose body parts were found in a canal said his head had not been located as they made an appeal for information.

The remains of David Daly, 31, of Heath Town, Wolverhampton, were found near Cannock Road on 30 March. He was reported missing on 8 December.

West Midlands Police have not been able to determine how he died but said his body was cut up after he was killed.

Mr Daly was cut up into 11 pieces, Det Ch Insp Richard Baker said.

He said: "It's a particularly gruesome and violent deposition and really I'm appealing for anybody with any information about this particular investigation to come forward.

"It could be the final piece of the jigsaw that we need."

'No enemies'

Det Ch Insp Baker said police were working very closely with the University of Leicester, which was helping in trying to establish the cause of death.

He added: "We've drained part of the canal and several locks up and down on a number of occasions.

"But as of yet we've been unable to discover where the head is located."

He added that Mr Daly dealt cannabis to "friends and associates" but did not appear to be involved in major criminality.

He added: "He is described as a loveable rogue. He appeared to be a loving person, he had a long-term partner, was particularly good with children and would help people out.

"There's nobody really that sticks out as being a particularly enemy to David at this time."