Suspected human remains found on south east London street

Inquiries are ongoing in Thamesmead

The discovery was made in Sewell Road in Thamesmead on Wednesday
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 8th Nov 2024

Officers are investigating after human remains were found on a residential street in south-east London, police said.

The Metropolitan Police said they were called to reports of "suspected human remains/bones" in Sewell Road, Thamesmead, at about 12.30pm on Wednesday.

A force spokesperson said on Thursday: "A cordon has been put in place while forensic officers examine the item and establish its origins.

"Inquiries are ongoing."

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