A quiet afternoon in a Cornish family garden turned into a scene from a crime drama when a two-year-old boy made a chilling discovery while digging in his sandpit. The toddler unearthed what appeared to be a human skull, immediately prompting his horrified parents to contact authorities.
Police Launch Major Investigation
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a full-scale investigation after forensic experts confirmed the remains were human. A significant police presence descended on the property in the quiet village, with officers cordoning off the garden as a crime scene.
Detective Inspector Rob Stroud confirmed the seriousness of the situation, stating: "We are treating this discovery with the utmost gravity and have initiated a thorough investigation to determine the identity of the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death."
Family's Normal Day Turns Extraordinary
The child's parents described the moment their son made the grisly discovery during what should have been an ordinary play session. "He was just playing happily one moment, and the next he was holding something that no child should ever find," the shaken mother told investigators.
Forensic archaeologists have been brought in to carefully excavate the area around the sandpit, searching for additional remains and any evidence that might help identify the person and determine how long the bones had been buried there.
Community in Shock
Neighbours in the typically peaceful Cornish community expressed their disbelief at the macabre discovery. "This is the last thing you'd expect to happen in our quiet village," said one local resident. "We're all hoping the police can provide some answers quickly."
Police have assured residents that there is no immediate threat to public safety but are appealing to anyone with information about missing persons in the area or unusual activity around the property in previous years to come forward.
The investigation continues as forensic teams work to establish the age, sex, and identity of the skeletal remains, while the young boy's family receives support from specialist services following the traumatic discovery.
