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Human remains found in woodland near Billingham | Human remains found in woodland near Billingham |
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Human remains have been found in woodland near Billingham on Teesside. | Human remains have been found in woodland near Billingham on Teesside. |
A member of the public alerted police after coming across a skull in a heavily wooded area close to the Wynyard estate on Wednesday. | A member of the public alerted police after coming across a skull in a heavily wooded area close to the Wynyard estate on Wednesday. |
Initial tests show the remains, which also include five pieces of vertebrae, are that of man in his 40s who died about five years ago. | Initial tests show the remains, which also include five pieces of vertebrae, are that of man in his 40s who died about five years ago. |
Further DNA tests are now being carried out and checks are being made on missing people. | Further DNA tests are now being carried out and checks are being made on missing people. |
Police only revealed the find on Saturday. | Police only revealed the find on Saturday. |
A Cleveland Police spokesman said a cordon had been set up around the scene and fingertip searches were being carried out. | A Cleveland Police spokesman said a cordon had been set up around the scene and fingertip searches were being carried out. |
He added: "Nothing else has so far been discovered at the scene. | He added: "Nothing else has so far been discovered at the scene. |
"We are keeping an open mind as to the reasons why the bones may have been at the location. | "We are keeping an open mind as to the reasons why the bones may have been at the location. |
"DNA tests are currently being carried out to try and identify the man. | "DNA tests are currently being carried out to try and identify the man. |
"Officers will also be speaking to local forces about any outstanding missing people who match the descriptions given by the anthropologist." | "Officers will also be speaking to local forces about any outstanding missing people who match the descriptions given by the anthropologist." |
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