Human remains have been discovered by a member of the public in a field near the historic market town of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire police confirmed on Thursday.
Officers were called to Coxmoor Road just before 7pm on Wednesday, April 26, after a member of the public came across what they suspected to be human remains.
Specialist officers are at the scene conducting a full investigation, and a tent has been set up to screen the remains from view.
Locals have reported a large police presence in the area, with one witness telling ITV he has seen forensics officers and a JCB digger at the site.
He said: ‘There’s definitely a forensic tent, it’s blue and white. Next to that there’s a JCB digging up a big pile of dirt.’
A large cordon is in place and a heavy police presence has been reported after human remains were found in a field in Nottinghamshire
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Forensics officers and scientists are at the scene as the investigation into the discovery begins
A police statement said a large cordon is in place and is expected to remain for the next seven days. Officers are being supported by scientists including an anthropologist.
There is also a no fly-zone over the scene which includes drones while officers carry out their inquiries.
Nottinghamshire Superintendent Claire Rukas said: ‘We are in the very early stages of an investigation after human remains were found in a field by a member of the public.
‘We are now carrying out extensive work to determine the identify of the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death. The public can expect a large police presence in the area for the next few days.
‘This will obviously be concerning news for local residents and as soon as we have more information we will be sharing this with the public.’
