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| Workmen find a human skull at the side of the M54 | Workmen find a human skull at the side of the M54 |
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| Workmen have discovered a human skull while working on a slip road on off the M54 motorway. | |
| The skull and other skeletal remains unearthed at junction four of the M54, during a land survey. | |
| Highways England said that the entry slip road would remain closed while West Mercia police investigated. | Highways England said that the entry slip road would remain closed while West Mercia police investigated. |
| Speaking to ITV News, West Mercia police said the origin of the remains had not been determined, and added that forensic enquiries were ongoing. | Speaking to ITV News, West Mercia police said the origin of the remains had not been determined, and added that forensic enquiries were ongoing. |
| The entry slip to the #M54 e/b J4 #Telford #Kidderminster is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day for an @WMPolice investigation. | The entry slip to the #M54 e/b J4 #Telford #Kidderminster is likely to remain closed for the rest of the day for an @WMPolice investigation. |
| However, as reported by the Express and Star, police said the skull belonged to an adult male. | However, as reported by the Express and Star, police said the skull belonged to an adult male. |
| West Mercia Police's Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jamieson said although it is "very early days", they believe that the remains could have been there for two years. | West Mercia Police's Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jamieson said although it is "very early days", they believe that the remains could have been there for two years. |
| He added that his force was working with neighbouring and regional forces, to see if the remains may be those of any missing people. | He added that his force was working with neighbouring and regional forces, to see if the remains may be those of any missing people. |