'Human remains' found in Bristol field next to quiet cul-de-sac as emergency crews rush to scene

Locals say the scene has been "non-stop" since yesterday - with police vehicles, a fire engine and forensics officers seen on Apple Grove in north-east Bristol

Suspected human remains have been found on a residential cul-de-sac in Bristol, sparking a huge emergency services response, with forensics teams on scene.

Police on Wednesday confirmed suspected human remains were found in a field, and said the death is currently being treated as unexplained. Residents of Apple Grove, near Lyde Green in north-east Bristol, reported seeing several police vehicles, a fire engine and forensic officers on Tuesday afternoon, with authorities returning to the scene today.

Forensic units clad in coverall suits were spotted exiting their vehicles and heading down a small lane leading from the cul-de-sac towards Lyde Green Playing Fields. Locals say emergency services have been returning to the scene today, describing it as "non-stop" since yesterday.

A police spokesperson said: "Police are investigating the discovery of suspected human remains in a field in Emersons Green. Officers were alerted just before midday on Tuesday 5 November by a member of the public."

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

Avon Fire and Rescue Service have said: "We were called to support police at 2:09pm on 5 November with an incident on Apple Grove, Emersons Green. Firefighters from Yate attended and supported police with their enquiries."

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