Police probe after 'skeletal remains' found by A617
Police are investigating after suspected human skeletal remains were discovered in woodland by the A617 in Nottinghamshire. A cordon was established by Nottinghamshire Police, and forensic teams are currently at the scene. The identity of the remains is yet to be determined, and police are urging anyone with concerns to reach out to them.
- ▪Skeletal remains were found near Rainworth Bypass by members of the public.
- ▪Nottinghamshire Police set up a cordon and forensic teams are investigating.
- ▪The remains are believed to belong to one person, but their identity has not yet been established.
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Police probe after 'skeletal remains' found by A61718 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWill JeffordandRebecca Sherdley,East MidlandsBBCPolice tape marked a cordon around an area of woodland by the A617 Rainworth Bypass on SundayPolice have launched an investigation after suspected human skeletal remains were found in woodland by the A617 in Nottinghamshire.Nottinghamshire Police set up a cordon shortly before 15:00 BST on Saturday, after the remains were discovered by members of the public near Rainworth Bypass.Forensic teams remained at the scene on Sunday, and one lane of the eastbound carriageway was coned off.Det Insp Matt Scott said: "Whilst the investigation is still in its early stages, following inquiries carried out so far, I can confirm that the remains we have…
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