Human remains discovery in Petersfield not being treated as suspicious

Police set up forensic tents to investigate the findings

Author: Carol MusgravePublished 24th May 2021
Last updated 25th May 2021

Police say they are not treating as suspicious human remains found "in an unexpected context" in Petersfield.

They were discovered on Friday (21 May) in Petersfield Cemetery.

Forensic tents were set up and a part of the grounds was taped off for investigation work.

Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the update this morning - saying they have "accounted for the presence of the remains".

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