LISTEN: Inverness Police call on public aid following find of mystery body
Human remains have been found inside a tent pitched in a secluded area of Inverness.
Human remains have been found inside a tent pitched in a secluded area of Inverness.
Police said the identity, age and sex of the deceased are unknown from the find near Torvean quarry.
Officers were called to the area on Sunday evening and it is thought the remains have been there for "several months or longer''.
A post mortem is to be carried out and the death is being treated as unexplained.
It is believed the person had been living in the tent and officers are appealing for any walkers or witnesses who may have seen someone in the area over the last few months to contact them.
DI Mark Czerniakiewicz spoke to MFR News:- Police are appealing for anybody who may have seen this tent or occupant, or that has any information that will assist in identifying the person concerned to contact Inverness Police on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.