Human remains found at recycling site near Stourton in Leeds

Police were called before 10am today to reports of human remains being found at a recycling site Credit: YapApp

Human remains have been found at a waste recycling site in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police received a call shortly before 10am on Monday, 31 October, after reports remains had been found at Skelton Skips on Knowsthorpe Way, near Stourton.

Officers and forensic teams have been on site assessing the remains. Police have not confirmed whether they are that of an adult or child.

In a statement, West Yorkshire Police said: "At 9.57am today, police received a report of human remains having been found at a waste recycling firm, in Knowsthorpe Way, Leeds.

"Officers are attending the scene to assess the remains and establish the circumstances."

Police have been searching the site on Knowsthorpe Lane Credit: YapApp

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