Human remains found in search of garden in Birmingham
Detectives have been carrying out enquiries at a home in the Handsworth area of the city
Last updated 18th Dec 2022
Police searching a home in Birmingham have discovered what's believed to be a child's body.
They've been carrying out enquiries in the Handsworth area of the city.
A man and woman who were arrested earlier this month have been charged with neglect.
A West Midlands Police spokesman has confirmed a post-mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of the child's death.
"Officers searching the garden of a property in Handsworth have discovered what are believed to be human remains, he said.
"The body is believed to be that of a child; a post-mortem will be carried out in due course to establish the cause of death.
"The investigation into the offence of causing or allowing the death of a child continues.
"The present occupiers of the property in Clarence Road are aware of the search, but are not connected to the investigation."