Murder probe after human bones found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park
Police have launched a murder investigation after human remains were discovered in Bedfont Lakes Country Park following a wildfire. Authorities are working to identify the victim, a woman aged between 25 and 45, and determine the circumstances of her death.
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The discovery of human remains in a public space triggers significant public safety concerns and requires a complex forensic investigation.
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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