Investigation launched into baby's skeleton found under floorboards in Bishop Auckland
Contractors working on a renovation of the property made the discovery
An investigation is underway after contractors renovating a house in Bishop Auckland discovered what's thought to be the skeleton of a baby.
The believed human remains were found beneath floorboards in an upstairs room in the property in Fore Bondgate yesterday.
The body is being recovered from the building and police teams will then carry out a full search of the property.
Forensic analysts, including an expert anthropologist, have been brought in to examine the skeleton to help determine its age and how long it has been in the current location.
A post mortem examination and CT scan are scheduled for later this week to determine the cause of death.
Detectives from Durham Constabulary have also begun tracing previous residents of the property.
Detective Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland, from Durham Constabulary, said: “Our investigations are at an early stage.
“Obviously, this is a sensitive enquiry and at this point we remain open-minded as to the circumstances surrounding the death”.