Overview

• Lancashire Constabulary confirmed on August 8 that bones discovered on the beach the previous day are human remains.
• Specialized forensic officers are examining the site to preserve evidence and determine the circumstances of death.
• Investigators are working to establish who the deceased was and reconstruct the timeline of their death.
• Officers thanked the teenagers who reported the find and local residents for their cooperation during early enquiries.
• Witnesses are urged to call 101 quoting log 0632 and to refrain from posting images or videos of the scene online.