Police trying to identify skeletal remains found in Hull

They've released photos of possessions found in the hope someone will recognise them

Author: Julie CastonPublished 9th Feb 2023

Detectives are trying to find out more information after human remains were found in East Yorkshire.

They were found on a railway embankment in Hull.

Back on December 7th 2022 officers were called to reports of human bones near Brackley Park.

The area was cordoned off while specialist teams conducted a search - they then found skeletal remains of one person thought to have been there over seven years.

Following the results of a post-mortem exam and extensive forensic enquiries, officers have released details to help identify the person so they can inform their family.

It's believed they were a man who was at least 50-years-old.

Anthropological exams identified that they could be from the UK, Europe, Indian Subcontinent, North Africa, or Middle East.

They were wearing size seven Hush Puppies shoes, dark brown trousers with a brown belt, a dark-coloured Henley and Knight Jacket, and a grey and black striped jumper.

Found at the scene was a 'New Zealand' keyring with a kiwi bird image, and two Sekonda wrist watches

Detectives are hoping someone will recognise the objects to help with their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 465 of 07/12/22.

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