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Recycling Site Owner Found Dead in Burned Caravan
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- David Britton's remains found in a burned caravan.
- The fire occurred three days before discovery on October 27.
- Police are not treating the fire as suspicious.
The owner of a recycling centre, 66-year-old David Stephen Britton, was found deceased inside a burned-out caravan on his property near Dartmouth in Devon. His remains were discovered on October 30, three days after a fire broke out at the Dittisham Landfill Site.
Authorities were alerted to the incident on October 30 following concerns for Mr. Britton's welfare. Upon investigation, human remains were located within the destroyed caravan. These have since been confirmed as belonging to Mr. Britton, and an inquest into his death has been opened.
Devon and Cornwall Police have indicated that the fire is not currently considered suspicious, although the exact cause remains under investigation. A full hearing regarding the circumstances of Mr. Britton's death is scheduled to take place at a later date.
