Human remains found in skip at Tipton Cemetery

The remains are undergoing forensic analysis

Human remains have been found inside a skip at a cemetery.

The discovery was made at Tipton Cemetery in the West Midlands on Saturday evening.

West Midlands Police is investigating and said the remains will undergo forensic and archaeological analysis.

The area has been cordoned off for further searches but police said the remains are not being linked to a criminal investigation at this stage.

Sandwell Council, which runs the cemetery, said: "We are assisting the police in their investigation and are unable to comment further while the investigation is ongoing."

The cemetery is open as usual.

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