Enquiries continue into human remains found by M54 slip road
Police say that further forensic enquiries are continuing following the discovery of human remains at Junction 4 of the M54 eastbound last month.
Earlier this month, further searches took place at the site; this resulted in further remains being uncovered.
A further post mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday 16 September however the results were inconclusive and the cause of death remains unascertained at this time.
The initial remains were found on Thursday 20 August, following the second search of the area almost a complete skeleton has now been recovered. It was established that the remains were that of an unknown male and were likely to have been at the scene in excess of two years. This continues to be investigated as an unexplained death.
Police are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry including examining dental records. Investigators are being supported by the National Crime Agency, the UK Missing Persons Database and colleagues from other forces. Forensic Anthropologists and other forensic experts are also involved in establishing who this person may be.
