Remains of British journalist Dom Phillips found in Brazil, minister confirms

Federal police officers searched for Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips in Atalaia do Norte in the Amazonas state (Edmar Barros/AP)

Human remains found buried in the Amazon have been confirmed as those of British journalist Dom Phillips, a Foreign Office minister has said.

Forensic investigators made the identification on Friday after the prime suspect of Brazilian police confessed to killing Guardian contributor Mr Phillips and his travelling companion, indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.