An investigation has been launched by Northumbria Police after potentially human bones were found in a woodland area of Northumberland.
Police received reports of the bones just before 3pm yesterday (March 9) before descending onto the scene to investigate further.
Inquiries are still ongoing today, with a number of vehicles at the scene in Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, with forensic units also attending a cordoned off section of woodland.
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Here's everything we know about the investigation so far:
When were the bones discovered?
Northumbria Police received reports of potential human boned in a wooded area of Morpeth at around 3pm yesterday (March 9).
What have the police said?
Here's a statement from Northumbria Police on the incident:
"Shortly before 3pm yesterday (Thursday) we received a report of potential human bones being found in a wooded area near Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth. Officers remain at the scene to carry out enquiries and an investigation has been launched into the discovery.
“Anyone with any concerns is advised to speak to an officer on duty. Anyone with information can report to police using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or call 101 quoting reference NP-20230309-0647."
How is the area affected?
It is so far understood that the bones - which have been described as 'potentially human' were discovered close to the King Edward VI school in Morpeth. A cordon has subsequently been put in place in a field just off Cottingwood Lane.
Forensic teams have attended the scene, as well as officers from Northumbria Police - as they continue their enquiries.
We will be bringing you regular updates on this breaking news story on our live blog, here.
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