Human remains found in Bristol woodland

Human remains have been found in woodland near Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police say they're working hard to identify the person but doing so could take some time.

Officers were first called to Whittock Square in Stockwood at around 9:50am on Sunday morning (14 November).

In a statement the force says a cordon is in place at the scene while a forensic investigation is carried out.

“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances," the statement reads.

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