Horror as bones found on Lancashire beach are 'human remains'

LancsLive reported earlier this week how officers were called to Cove Road Beach in Silverdale on Easter Sunday to reports that bones had been found in the water. Lancashire Constabulary said that their initial enquiries have confirmed that some of the remains are human.

The force said the bones had been in the sea "for a prolonged period" and that it was "keeping an open mind" as to their origin. Enquiries are expected to be "ongoing for some time" and detectives urged anyone with information to contact them.In a statement, a force spokesperson said: "At 4.10pm on March 31 we were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, to reports bones had been found in the water.

"Although we are keeping an open mind as to the origin of the remains, we believe they have been in the sea for a significant period. Our enquiries are expected to be ongoing for some time and we continue to liaise with HM Coroner. "Anyone with information which could assist our investigation is asked to call 101. Quote log 745 of March 31, 2024."

In a post on X, Lancs Police Specialist Ops wrote: "After the discovery of human remains in #MorecambeBay over the weekend, specialist search officers have been conducting further searches near Silverdale. Thanks to @BaySARteam @hmcoastguard and @firesearchdogs for their advice and assistance."

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