Human remains found in field

A POLICE investigation is underway after suspected human remains were found in Lyde Green.

The remains were found yesterday morning in a field between Westerleigh Road and Apple Grove, off Jenner Boulevard.

An area including the end of Apple Grove and a footpath that runs from Jenner Boulevard to a bridge over the Folly Brook, near the Vertex Business Park, was sealed off today.

Vans for forensic teams and the police underwater search unit (above, left) were parked at the scene, along with police cars.

A footpath behind Apple Grove and a bridge over the Folly Brook, linking the path to a field, has been cordoned off

An Avon & Somerset police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating the discovery of suspected human remains in a field in Emersons Green.

‘Unexplained’ death

“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.

“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 they believe could help the police investigation is being asked to call 101 and give the incident reference number 5224 291 560.