Police confirm skeletal remains found at field near Kingswinford are human as forensics pictured at scene
Police have confirmed the skeletal remains found in a field near Kingswinford are human.
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Officers were called at around 3.25pm on Wednesday (April 16) after a member of the public had made the discovery on land near the Navigation Inn pub in Greensforge Lane, Swindon.
Staffordshire Police said on Thursday afternoon that while the remains have not been identified, they have been confirmed as human.
A force spokesperson added: "A scene has been put in place while we carry out early stage enquiries and establish the full circumstances."
Photos taken on Thursday afternoon show blue police tape sealing off the area.
Two blue police tents also remained there while a forensic investigator was spotted working at the scene.
Staffordshire Police has urged anyone with information to get in touch using the Live Chat function on its website, or by calling 101 and quoting incident number 401 of April 16.
People can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555 111.
