Police have launched an urgent investigation after human remains were found by a passerby in a countryside field.<br /><br />Officers were called to Coxmoor Road, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts., following the grim find just before 7pm on Wednesday (26/4).<br /><br />Parts of the woodland were cordoned off and a no fly-zone imposed over the scene while a JCB digger could be seen searching the area.<br /><br />A blue forensics tent was also set up in the field where the remains were found by a member of the public before they called the police.<br /><br />Nottinghamshire Police said officers are likely to remain in the area for at least a week while they carry out further investigations. <br /><br />A force spokesperson said: "Specialist officers are at the scene conducting a full investigation.<br /><br />"There is a large cordon in place and is expected to remain for the next seven days. <br /><br />"Officers are being supported by scientists including an anthropologist.<br /><br />"There is also a no fly-zone over the scene which includes drones while officers carry out their inquiries."<br /><br />Superintendent Claire Rukas added: “We are in the very early stages of an investigation after human remains were found in a field by a member of the public.<br /><br />“We are now carrying out extensive work to determine the identify of the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death. <br /><br />"The public can expect a large police presence in the area for the next few days.<br /><br />“This will obviously be concerning news for local residents and as soon as we have more information we will be sharing this with the public.”
