Human skull found in bag prompts police inquiry

The skull was found in a plastic bag placed next to the Man and Boy statue on the harbour front

Police have launched an investigation after a carrier bag containing a human skull was found next to a statue in Devon.

Officers were called to Kings Quay, in Brixham, at 15:40 BST on Thursday where they found the plastic bag beside the Man and Boy statue on the quayside.

The bag has been seized by police and, following examination, the bone was confirmed to be a human skull.

Police said inquiries suggested the skull was located by fishermen out at sea and had been brought to shore.

Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police.