Mystery swirls as ‘human remains’ found by horrified dogwalker in field near school as cops scour stream for clues
DIVERS are scouring a stream after “human remains” were found by a dogwalker in a field close to a primary school.
Mystery surrounds the discovery of an unidentified body in a quiet cul-de-sac near Lyde Green, Bristol, on Tuesday morning.
The remains, said to be decomposed and “skeletal”, were found by a local man walking his dog before emergency services descended on the scene.
A police cordon has been in place since, with divers in wet suits seen meticulously combing a stream on Wednesday.
An underwater search unit vehicle was also pictured at the scene.
One resident, who asked not to be identified, said: “A local man was walking his dog in the field yesterday and the dog must have noticed something.
“When the guy went over to see what his dog was doing, it became obvious that the animal had discovered human remains partially buried in the field.
“It must’ve been absolutely, awful for the man.
“He immediately raised the alarm and the cops have been here ever since.
“They’re not telling us anything at the moment but we’re all in a state of high anxiety while we await more news.”
Locals have also said their usually-quiet street has been “non-stop” as police units continue to probe the grim find.
A footpath over Folly Brook has been closed off, with the cul-de-sac filled with parked up emergency service vehicles.
One woman, who lives just yards away from the cordon, told MailOnline: “It’s scary, why would a body suddenly turn up here?
“Lots of people walk their dogs over the bridge and kids play very close to it.
“It’s frightening for young children. I’m glad one of them didn’t find it.”
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed on Wednesday that human remains had been found in a field after officers were called to the scene shortly before midday on Tuesday.
A force spokesman added: “Police and fire crews attended, and further searches will be carried out today.
“Detectives have not yet been able to identify the remains, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained pending a forensic post-mortem examination.”
Anyone with information has been asked to call 101 with the reference 5224291560.