Update: DNA test of man who believed himself to be Ben Needham is not a match
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A man who believed himself to be missing person Ben Needham came forward to authorities in Denmark in July.
As with every report of this nature, a DNA test was taken and compared to the DNA sample held by South Yorkshire Police.
The DNA sample taken from the man did not match that of Ben Needham.
Ben’s family, and the man whose DNA sample was taken have been informed and are being supported.
Our thoughts are with Ben’s family who have never given up hope of discovering the truth of what happened on the 24 July 1991 and we will continue to support them in that endeavour.