Skull found on Motherwell road confirmed to be human remains
It was discovered on Bellshill Road at around 5.30am on Friday
Last updated 18th Apr 2022
A skull found by a member of the public in North Lanarkshire has been confirmed as human remains.
The discovery was made at about 5.30am on Friday, April 15 in Bellshill Road in Motherwell.
Police said that following enquiries the skull has been established as that of a human.
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Officers said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the finding.
A police spokesperson confirmed the skull "has been confirmed as human remains", adding "enquiries are ongoing, however there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances".
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