Human remains found in skip at waste recycling plant as cops launch probe

HUMAN remains have been found in a skip at a waste recycling plant.

Shocked workers at Skelton Skips, Leeds, West Yorkshire, discovered the “body parts”.

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Cops have launched an investigation after the discovery of a body at Skelton Skips in Leeds[/caption]

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A large police presence could be seen at the site this afternoon[/caption]

Forensics officers were seen working at the recycling plant, in the Cross Gates area of Leeds, into the evening.

A worker, who did not wish to be named, said: ”As far as I know body parts have been found in one of the skips.

“Obviously, once it was spotted the police were immediately called.

“It’s very disturbing and shocking and sad and scary.”

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 9.57am today, police received a report of human remains having been found at a waste recycling firm, in Knowsthorpe Way, Leeds.

Officers are attending the scene to assess the remains and establish the circumstances.”

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An investigation is underway after human remains were found[/caption]

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Workers at the recycling centre discovered the remains shortly before 10am[/caption]