Human remains were discovered in woodland near Festival Park. Police are investigating the incident.
A person found the bones near Festival Park around 3:40 pm on March 2, which was yesterday. Police haven’t identified the remains yet and have closed part of Festival Park, keeping the area secure.
A footpath is now blocked off, and a blue tent marks the spot where the remains were found. Police said they got a call reporting skeletal remains near Festival Park in Stoke-on-Trent.
The police confirmed the remains are human, but the person still isn’t identified. Investigators are checking the scene now, and police understand this news worries people.
They have officers in the area to investigate, reassure people, and listen to any concerns. People with helpful information can talk to the officers or call 101. You can also use Live Chat on their website, mentioning incident number 397 from March 2.
You can call Crimestoppers too, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.