Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park
Police have launched a murder investigation after human remains were discovered in a London park following a wildfire. Authorities are working to identify the victim, a woman estimated to be between 25 and 45 years old.
Why it matters
The discovery highlights the intersection of environmental events and criminal investigations, as natural disasters can inadvertently expose evidence of past crimes.
Image source, PA Image caption, The human remains were found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow
A murder investigation is under way after human bones were uncovered at a west London park following a wildfire, the Metropolitan Police said.
Emergency services were called to Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow at about 18:35 BST on Wednesday, 12 August.
A police spokesperson said the remains were found by a member of the public after the wildfire affected an area of woodland known as The Pits.
Following a post-mortem examination, police said the bones belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45. They said it was not clear how long the remains had been there and officers were still working to identify her.
Image source, PA Image caption, The body has not yet been identified
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