HOLS BRIT ‘FOUND IN WELL AFTER 12 YEARS’
Skeleton could be missing Steven
A SKELETON has been found at the bottom of a well near where a British holidaymaker vanished 12 years ago.
Steven Cook, 20, had been on his first trip abroad when he disappeared on a night out with mates in Malia, Crete. A camera found near the skeleton is being studied by experts and DNA tests are also being carried out. Steven’s mother Pat said: “We have been told that a skeleton has been found, we don’t know what to make of it. “It was a shock to receive the call after all this time, it’s upset all the family.” Pat, who put up a £7,000 reward for information about her missing son, added: “We are waiting to hear more from the Greek authorities.”
A huge search of the island was made when the Liverpool fan from Sandbach, Cheshire, disappeared on the night of the Champions League final in 2005.
Islanders believe the mystery could now be solved by the discovery of the skeleton as there are few missing persons cases on Crete.
One local said: “The owner of the well brought in a company to clean the well and empty whatever was at the bottom of it.
“They found a complete human skeleton, a small camera and a leather belt. The police and coroner were both called to the scene.”
It was suggested the bones were from a man of about average height and there were no signs he had suffered trauma.
Det Insp Gary McIntyre said: “Cheshire Constabulary is aware of the discovery of what appear to be human remains in Malia.
“Officers are in liaison with the Greek authorities and are awaiting further information.
“Steven Cook’s family are aware of the discovery and we will be keeping them updated.
“They have been provided with support since Steven first went missing and this will continue at what is understandably an emotional time for them.”