Police issue new statement after ‘human remains’ discovery in West Midlands woodland

A large scale search operation is continuing into its fourth day after human remains were discovered near Great Barr
Joe Forte
By Joe Forte
Published 7th Jun 2022, 11:03 GMT
Updated 7th Jun 2022, 11:08 GMT
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Police have said the discovery of what is believed to be human remains found in woodland near Great Barr is being treated as unexplained.

The remains were found at Cuckoos Nook on Sutton Road near Barr Beacon in Walsall, West Midlands, shortly before 4pm on Saturday (June 4).

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Police cordoned off the area while searches were carried out.

The scene at Cuckoos Nook on Sutton RoadThe scene at Cuckoos Nook on Sutton Road
The scene at Cuckoos Nook on Sutton Road

Fire crews have been assisting forensics with the search.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police, said: “We continue to investigate the discovery of what we believe to be human remains in woodlands near Cuckoos Nook, Sutton Road, Walsall on 4 June.

Fire crews have been assisting forensics with the searchFire crews have been assisting forensics with the search
Fire crews have been assisting forensics with the search
The scene near Cuckoos Nook, Sutton RoadThe scene near Cuckoos Nook, Sutton Road
The scene near Cuckoos Nook, Sutton Road

“We’ve got specialist support from the fire service who are assisting with an access ramp to enable further detailed searches and forensic analysis of the area. These may take several days.

“The discovery is still being treated as unexplained and we have made a referral to the coroner.”

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