Severed human head found ‘after several years’ by horrified builders near quiet village
A SEVERED human head discovered by horrified builders in a quiet village in Worcestershire had been there for “several years”, cops said. Detectives confirmed they are keeping an “open mind” to the cause of death as they continue to probe the gruesome discovery. Yesterday morning’s horror find by workmen led police to unearth the decapitated […]
A SEVERED human head discovered by horrified builders in a quiet village in Worcestershire had been there for “several years”, cops said.
Detectives confirmed they are keeping an “open mind” to the cause of death as they continue to probe the gruesome discovery.
Yesterday morning’s horror find by workmen led police to unearth the decapitated corpse nearby.
Cops cordoned off the area near Frankley, Worcs, and conducted a huge search of the surrounding countryside.
It is thought the head was found in a large bush by construction workers.
Detective Inspector Lisa Duncan said “I can confirm that the remains appear to have been in their location for several years.
“However, at this time we are keeping an open mind as to the cause of death as the investigation is in the very early stages.
“I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding as there is still a local road closure and an increased police and media presence in the area.”
The scene is close to where searches were previously carried out for murdered estate agent Suzy Lamplugh.
Suzy disappeared aged 25 in 1986 disappeared after attending a mystery house viewing and police have never solved the case.
Cops confirmed a post mortem will be carried out to help determine a cause of death.
Anyone with information about the remains is urged by police to come forward.
Local resident Frank Edgar said: “My wife and I were on our way back from Halesowen and the road was closed.”
“I’m told some builders working further up Egghill Lane found a body up there.
“They actually put up their own makeshift barriers to stop others going up there and rang the police.
“I saw them sitting on the grass talking to the police later on. They looked shattered by what they’d discovered.
“There’s not much up there, just a farm. It’s a shocking thing .”
Detective Inspector Mark Walters of West Mercia Police said: “We are in the very early stages of an investigation and our enquiries are just getting under way.
“We are currently treating this as an unexplained death and no identification has yet been made.
“While this could be a lengthy process we will update the public in due course.
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The grim discovery was made by a member of the public in Frankley.
Officers are now trying to establish who the remains belong to and have launched a probe.
A cordon is now in place at the field, which is off a quiet country road.
Frankley is a tiny village with a population of just 122 and is close to the border of Birmingham.
