Police investigate reports of bones found at Lincolnshire park

Police were called to a country park in Lincolnshire today after a member of the public reported finding bones.

By Gemma Gadd

Published 19th Feb 2022, 20:22 BST

Updated 19th Feb 2022, 20:28 BST

A heavy police presence has been reported around Witham Country Park in Boston today as officers carry out an investigation.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said at 6.38pm today (Saturday): “We are on scene at Witham Way Country Park, Tattershall Road, Boston following reports of bones being found by a member of the public.

“We do not know at this stage whether they are human, but as a matter of precaution we and are consulting with experts and making initial enquiries in the surrounding area.

“There will be a police presence in the area for the next few days while we carry out our investigations.

“The incident was reported to police at 13.10pm today.”