Human bones discovered last month identified

The bones were found on 18 February, on a piece of land off Digby Drive in Marston Green

Human bones found last month have been identified, an inquest has heard.

They belonged to Mark Compton, a 52-year-old information technology consultant from Ragley Drive in Sheldon.

The bones were found on on land at Marston Green near Solihull and the hearing was told Mr Compton was identified by forensic tests on his teeth. The cause of his death has not yet been established.

Area Coroner James Bennett did not reveal how long Mr Compton had been missing.

He adjourned the inquest until 19 August.

Mr Bennett said he would be asking West Midlands Police to give evidence on the circumstances of Mr Compton’s disappearance and the actions taken to find him.

The coroner expressed his condolences to Mr Compton’s family.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "Following the discovery of bones in woodland off Digby Drive, Marston Green on 18 February, we have now identified the person that they belonged to.

"Our thoughts remain with their family."