Horror as ‘human stays’ found in subject by passerby – as police launch probe

Police have launched a probe after suspected human remians were found in a field by a passer by.

The horrific discovery was made by a passer by, close to a quiet cul-de-sac near Lyde Green in north-east Bristol.

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have not yet identified the remains and the death is being treated as unexplained.

Multiple emergency service vehicles, including a police forensics van and an underwater search unit were rushed to the scene.

Residents in Apple Grove near Lyde Green say their usually-quiet street has been ‘non-stop’ since yesterday, as police units have searched the area.

The horrific discovery was made by a passer by, close to a quiet cul-de-sac near Lyde Green in north-east Bristol

Photos of the scene show a small tent set up in the corner of the field

Officers from Avon and Somerset Police have not yet identified the remains and the death is being treated as unexplained

 Residents in Apple Grove near Lyde Green say their usually-quiet street has been ‘non-stop’ since yesterday

Multiple emergency service vehicles, including a police forensics van and an underwater search unit (pictured) were rushed to the scene

 Police units have been searching the area for more than a day since the remains were discovered

 Police investigations are underway after human remains were discovered in a field in Emersons Green

A footpath heading towards a bridge over the Folly Brook has been sealed off by police.

A police spokesperson said: ‘Police are investigating the discovery of suspected human remains in a field in Emersons Green. 

‘Officers were alerted just before midday on Tuesday 5 November by a member of the public.

‘Police and fire crews attended, and further searches will be carried out today, Wednesday 6 November. 

‘Detectives have not yet been able to identify the remains, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained pending a forensic post-mortem examination.

‘Anyone with any information which could help the investigation is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5224291560.’