Human remains found in Sutton-in-Ashfield woodlands as police tape off Nottinghamshire field

Human remains have been found in woodlands in Nottinghamshire prompting police to open a large forensic investigation.

One witness described seeing forensic officers in Sutton-in-Ashfield and a JCB 'digging' up the ground as part of the investigation.

He said: "There's definitely a forensic tent, it's blue and white. Next to that there's a JCB digging up a big pile of dirt."

Police are working to identify the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death. Specialist officers are at the scene conducting a full investigation.

There is a large cordon in place and is expected to remain for the next seven days.

Superintendent Claire Rukas, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We are in the very early stages of an investigation after human remains were found in a field by a member of the public.

"We are now carrying out extensive work to determine the identify of the individual and the circumstances surrounding their death.

"The public can expect a large police presence in the area for the next few days.

"This will obviously be concerning news for local residents and as soon as we have more information we will be sharing this with the public."

There is also a no fly-zone over the scene which includes drones while officers carry out their inquiries.