Police investigating the disappearance of Ben Needham, the British toddler who vanished on the Greek island of Kos 25 years ago, have concluded that he likely died as a result of an accident involving a bulldozer.
South Yorkshire Police, who conducted a fresh search of the area, said they did not secure a direct result but reiterated that an accident remained the most probable cause of Ben's disappearance.
The toddler was 21 months old when he went missing on July 24, 1991, while playing near a farmhouse where his family was staying.
Despite extensive searches over the years, no trace of Ben has ever been found. The latest operation focused on a site where a bulldozer was clearing land at the time of his disappearance.
Police have now returned to the UK after completing the search, but have not ruled out further investigation if new evidence emerges.
