‘Human skull’ discovered underneath bridge in quiet village as police launch investigation
A HUMAN skull has been discovered underneath a bridge in a quiet village on the River Avon.
Police have launched an investigation into the grim find in the leafy village of Barford, Warks.
Locals said a skull and shoulder blade were among the grisly discovery made by a stunned dog walker.
Warwickshire Police said that “all lines of enquiry” were being explored.
Roads in the village remained closed off as police divers scoured the area.
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One villager said: “There were divers and forensics everywhere. They had a drone up too, so they are obviously taking it seriously.
“A policeman told me they had found items of interest but wouldn’t say anything more.
“The talk is that they’ve found a skull and a shoulder blade and they think there could be other bones in the water.
The talk is that they’ve found a skull and a shoulder blade and they think there could be other bones in the water.
“One of the roads has been closed off and people have been told to stay away.”
Warwickshire Police said tests would be held to determine if the bones were human.
A spokesman said: “We were called at 6.30pm on Tuesday evening to a report of suspected human bones found by the river in Barford.
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“An investigation is in its very early stages and all lines of enquiry are being explored.
“A scene guard will remain in the area whilst enquiries are being conducted.”
Barford, near Warwick, is one of the most-desired places to live in the Midlands.
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