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Human Remains Found in Lytham Cellar Believed to Be Those of Children

Police are treating the discovery as an isolated historical burial pending forensic identification.

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Overview

  • Builders renovating a home on Cleveland Road in Lytham reported finding suspected bones at 12:37pm on August 15.
  • Lancashire Police confirmed the remains are human and say early inquiries indicate they may be those of children.
  • Detective Inspector Andrew Crook said the case is not being treated as suspicious as officers keep an open mind.
  • The remains have been removed from the property while forensic work continues to determine age, identity and cause of death.
  • Police appealed for information and asked anyone who can help to call 101 quoting log 0616 of August 15.