Baby's Skeleton Discovered Under Floorboards During County Durham Renovation

Contractors in Bishop Auckland unearthed the remains; police launch investigation with forensic experts on site

The skeleton was found in an upstairs room of a property on Fore Bondgate, a historic street in Bishop Auckland.
Durham Constabulary is conducting a full search of the building and tracing previous residents.
Forensic specialists, including an anthropologist, are examining the remains to determine the baby's age and time since death.
A post-mortem examination and CT scan are scheduled to ascertain the cause of death.
Detectives describe the inquiry as sensitive and remain open-minded about the circumstances.