Police launch probe after human bones discovered on land in Solihull
Initial enquiries have found the bones were of an adult
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after human bones were found just off a residential street in Solihull.
Officers were first called to the area just off Digby Drive in Marston Green, close to Birmingham Airport at around 5:30pm on Saturday evening (February 18th).
Responders acted on a call from a member of the public to investigate to find the bones, which were found on a piece of land not far from the estate.
An investigation by the force is now underway as they try to piece together the events from the discovery.
In a statement posted to their social media channels, West Midlands Police confirmed that the remains were those of an adult. They added that they were now looking to identify the person who had died.
The full statement read: "We were called to land off Digby Drive, Marston Green, at around 5.30pm yesterday after a member of the public discovered bones.
"They are those of an adult, and enquires continue to identify the deceased. This will include specialist forensic tests which will take some time," the force added.
A probe by detectives is now underway and are asking the public to get in touch if there is any relevant information they may have in regard to the discovery.