Human remains have been found inside a skip at a waste recycling centre in Leeds, police have confirmed.
There are no details about whether the remains, found by workers at the site, belong to a woman, man or child.
Officers were alerted to Skelton Skips on Knowsthorpe Way in Leeds, about three miles south of the city centre, after workers spotted "body parts" in one of the large bins on Monday morning.
Pictures from the scene shows officers focusing on a conveyor belt at the site.
A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “At 9.57am today [Monday], police received a report of human remains having been found at a waste recycling firm, in Knowsthorpe Way, Leeds.
“Officers are attending the scene to assess the remains and establish the circumstances.”
One worker at the industrial estate told reporters: “As far as I know body parts have been found in one of the skips.
“Obviously, once it was spotted the police were immediately called.
“It’s very disturbing and shocking and sad and scary.”
Forensic officers are still working at the site which has been cordoned off.
