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Human skeletal remains found near retail park in Stoke-on-Trent, police say

3 March 2025, 10:36 | Updated: 3 March 2025, 12:46

A member of the public has discovered human skeletal remains in woodland near a retail park in Stoke-on-Trent, police have said.

Police were called to reports of the discovery on land near to Festival Park, Etruria, at around 3.40pm on Sunday afternoon.

Staffordshire Police said in a statement today: "We can now confirm that the remains are human but at this time have not been formally identified.

"A scene is in place while investigators examine the scene.

"We want to assure the local community that although this is an unsettling discovery, we have a visible presence in the area to investigate, provide reassurance and to listen to any concerns.

"Anyone who may have relevant information can speak to officers, or contact us by calling 101, or via Live Chat on our website, quoting incident number 397 of 2 March."

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