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Children find human head at beach Children find human head on beach
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A woman's head has been found by children at the beachfront at Arbroath in Angus. A woman's head has been found by children playing on the beach at Arbroath in Angus.
Police cordoned off the area around South Street following the discovery at about 1030 BST. The head, hidden inside a plastic bag, was discovered by two young sisters. They ran home to tell their mother, who called the police at about 1030 BST.
A police spokesman said that inquiries were at an early stage and that no further details could be released at this stage. Officers, who have cordoned off the area near South Street, have since discovered a human hand.
He added that people should expect to see a large police presence at the scene. A spokesman for Tayside Police said the force was now attempting to identify the woman.
Officers will be contacting other forces about current missing persons.
The body parts are being removed for detailed examination and an extensive search of the area is ongoing.