The remains found in an Australian dam and thought to be that of British backpacker Peter Falconoid are not human, it has been confirmed.

Police divers in Australia were today searching a dam where human remains were found, amid speculation they may belong to missing British backpacker Peter Falconio.

The partial remains of an unidentified man have been found in a dam in the Australian Outback, sparking speculation that they may belong to missing British backpacker Peter Falconio.