POLICE are investigating after human bones were discovered in the Swaithe area of Barnsley.
A report was received on Sunday afternoon that bones had been discovered off Mitchell Street.
Detectives and forensic experts were deployed and a police cordon was established.
The bones have now been identified as human by a forensic archaeologist and an investigation is currently underway.
A police spokesman said the investigation is in its early stages, and further forensic examinations and analysis will be needed before the age, sex and identity can be determined, and the cause of death and the length of time the bones have been in situ ascertained.
“At this time, the death is being treated as unexplained and the scene will remain in place over the next few weeks as detectives and forensic experts continue enquiries,” said the spokesman.
“There is no indication the residents at the property, next to where the discovery was made, are linked or connected in any way. They are currently assisting police with enquiries.
“If you believe you have any information in connection to the incident, please call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 605 of February 4.”
