Police investigate suspected "human remains" near Swindon
A large police presence has been seen near the M4
Specialist police officers are conducting a search of a woodland in Wiltshire after the discovery of suspected human remains.
A large police presence has been seen in an area close to Junction 15 of the M4 near Swindon on Friday evening.
Wiltshire Police has confirmed that it is investigating the discovery of what officers believe to be "old human remains".
A force spokesman said: "Specialist officers are currently conducting a meticulous search of the area to recover any relevant material before forensic scientific analysis is conducted.
"This sort of investigation can take a number of weeks however we will endeavour to provide updates where we can as this work continues.
"Members of the public will see a police presence in the area over the next few days and weeks."
The force thanked members of the public for their "patience".