Overview

• Human skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area off Riverside Avenue in Bournemouth on the morning of April 26, 2025.
• Dorset Police responded to the scene at approximately 8:40 AM, establishing a cordon and deploying forensic teams to investigate.
• An abandoned caravan located near the remains is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
• Authorities are working to identify the deceased and uncover the circumstances surrounding what is believed to be a non-recent death.
• The site is near prominent local landmarks, including a Tesco supermarket and Royal Bournemouth Hospital, raising community concerns.