Hampshire police seal off Petersfield Cemetery after human remains found in 'unexpected circumstances'

By Ben Fishwick
Published 23rd May 2021, 11:56 BST
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POLICE have launched an investigation after suspected human remains were found in ‘unexpected circumstances’ at a cemetery.

The discovery was made at Petersfield Cemetery on Friday, May 21, according to a spokesman for Hampshire police.

Officers have sealed off a small area of the cemetery and set up two forensics tents.

A small mound of earth has also been taped off.

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The force spokesman said: ‘Police were called at midday on Friday 21 May by workers at Petersfield Cemetery who had discovered suspected human remains in unexpected circumstances.

‘Officers are making enquiries.’

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