Second suspected human remains found near Chichester

A suspected human skull has been found on a West Sussex roadside.

Sussex Police have started an investigation into the suspected human remains in Chilgrove near Chichester after the remains were discovered in a copse of trees opposite a lay-by.

Forensic teams are examining a large scene by the side of the B2141 near Chichester following the discovery on Thursday afternoon.

It is the second suspected human remains discovery near Chichester in the last seven days. 

Sussex Police said they are so far treating the death as unexplained.

A spokesman for the force said: "Police were alerted to the discovery of suspected human remains near a lay-by on the B2141 near Chilgrove, Chichester at 12.35 pm on Thursday.

"Forensic specialists have attended the scene to assist with their recovery, and further examination and searching of the area is ongoing.

"This discovery is being treated as unexplained at this time."

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