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Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 20:18 IST
Builders in Lytham, Lancashire found human remains, possibly children, at a Cleveland Road site. Lancashire Police say the burial is historic and not suspicious.
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Builders working on a residential property in Lytham, Lancashire, uncovered human remains believed to belong to children, The Metro reported. The discovery was made on August 15 at a site on Cleveland Road. Following the discovery, the construction team immediately alerted local authorities.
According to the Lancashire Police, the remains are human and could possibly belong to children. Investigators believe the burial is likely historic and have stated there are no immediate signs of suspicious activity, as per the news portal.
A full forensic analysis is underway to establish the age and identity of the remains. Police have reassured the public that the incident appears to be isolated, while authorities continue to investigate its origin in collaboration with forensic and historical experts.
In a statement on social media, Fylde Police said, “Our enquiries have led us to understand that they may be those of children and that this is an isolated historical burial."
“This is an incredibly sad discovery, and we are continuing our enquiries to establish the identity of the remains, including their age and how they died. Whilst we are keeping an open mind, I want to make it clear that we are not treating this as suspicious. We believe at this stage that the burial is a historic one," Detective Inspector Andrew Crook from West CID said.
“We would like to thank the homeowners and contractors for their patience whilst our enquiries were ongoing at the property."
The remains have since been taken from the property, and investigations will continue in an effort to establish their identity, police said in a statement.
“We know that this has attracted attention from the local community, so it was important to us to provide this update today. If you have any information that could assist us in identifying them, please get in touch with us on 101, quoting log 0616 of 15th August."
Location :United Kingdom (UK)
First Published:August 23, 2025, 20:18 IST
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