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09/12/2013
Human Remains Found On Beach
Human remains have been found washed up on a beach in Southampton.
The discovery was made around 8.25am on Sunday by a dog walker.
Part of the foreshore at Weston, Southampton was sealed off as a result.
In a statement, Hampshire Constabulary said it is not yet known if the remains are male or female. They have now been removed to a hospital and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
A spokesperson added that local missing persons records are also being searched as officers try to identify the victim.
They added: "Whilst there is nothing at this time to indicate this is suspicious, officers will keen an open mind until results of the post-mortem are known and whilst inquiries continue.
"Part of the foreshore will remain cordoned off whilst the area is searched. It will be reopened as soon as possible."
(JP/IT)
The discovery was made around 8.25am on Sunday by a dog walker.
Part of the foreshore at Weston, Southampton was sealed off as a result.
In a statement, Hampshire Constabulary said it is not yet known if the remains are male or female. They have now been removed to a hospital and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
A spokesperson added that local missing persons records are also being searched as officers try to identify the victim.
They added: "Whilst there is nothing at this time to indicate this is suspicious, officers will keen an open mind until results of the post-mortem are known and whilst inquiries continue.
"Part of the foreshore will remain cordoned off whilst the area is searched. It will be reopened as soon as possible."
(JP/IT)
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