Human remains found in woodland in Nottinghamshire field

A major investigation is underway after a member of the public found suspected human remains in woodland. 

Police have cordoned off a wide area in Nottinghamshire and a JCB has been brought in as part of the work.

Officers were called after the alarming find was made off the B6139 Coxmoor Road, near Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Ravenshead, just before 7pm on Wednesday, April 26.

One witness said: “There’s definitely a forensic tent, it’s blue and white. Next to that there’s a JCB which is digging up a big pile of dirt.”

Police are working to identify the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death, reports Nottinghamshire Live. Specialist officers are at the scene conducting a full investigation. The large cordon is expected to remain in place for the next seven days. Officers are being supported by scientists including an anthropologist.

Superintendent Claire Rukas said: “We are in the very early stages of an investigation after human remains were found in a field by a member of the public.

“We are now carrying out extensive work to determine the identify of the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death. The public can expect a large police presence in the area for the next few days.

“This will obviously be concerning news for local residents and, as soon as we have more information, we will be sharing this with the public.”

There is a no fly-zone over the scene, which includes drones, while officers carry out their inquiries.

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