Police have launched an investigation after human bones were discovered at a popular UK beauty spot. Officers scrambled to Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow, west London, after the gruesome discovery was made at Bedfont Pits.
A crime scene remains in place while forensic testing is carried out to establish the age and identity of the remains. Local residents believe recent wildfires at the park over the past two weeks may have exposed the skeleton. Fires can burn away topsoil, revealing items buried beneath the surface. As a result, investigators are currently unable to rule out whether the remains are historical or part of a modern police investigation.
Police statement on the discovery
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at 18:35hrs on Wednesday, 12 August to reports of bones being found at Bedfont Pits, Feltham. The bones were confirmed to be human and further testing is underway to establish the age of the bones and ascertain identity. An investigation is ongoing, and a crime scene remains in place."
Further testing underway
Further testing is underway to establish the age of the bones and ascertain identity. The London Fire Brigade declined to comment.
