Horror as 'human remains' discovered in field by passerby

by · Mail Online

Police are investigating after suspected human remains were found in a field by a passerby.

The horrific discovery was made close to a quiet cul-de-sac near Lyde Green in north-east Bristol on Tuesday.

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have not yet identified the remains and the death is being treated as unexplained.

Multiple emergency service vehicles, including a police forensics van and an underwater search unit, were rushed to the scene.

Residents in Apple Grove near Lyde Green say their usually quiet street has been 'non-stop' since yesterday, as police units searched the area.

The horrific discovery was made close to a quiet cul-de-sac near Lyde Green in north-east Bristol
Photos of the scene show a small forensic tent set up in the corner of the field
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have not yet identified the remains and the death is being treated as unexplained
 Residents in Apple Grove near Lyde Green say their usually quiet street has been 'non-stop' since yesterday
Multiple emergency service vehicles, including a police forensics van and an underwater search unit (pictured) were rushed to the scene
 Police units have been searching the area for more than a day since the discovery
Police investigations are under way after human remains were discovered in a field 

 A footpath heading towards a bridge over the Folly Brook has been sealed off.

A police spokesman said: 'Police are investigating the discovery of suspected human remains in a field in Emersons Green. 

'Officers were alerted just before midday on Tuesday November 5 by a member of the public.

'Police and fire crews attended, and further searches will be carried out today, Wednesday November 6. 

'Detectives have not yet been able to identify the remains, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained pending a forensic post-mortem examination.

'Anyone with any information which could help the investigation is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5224291560.'