A chilling discovery near a Morrisons store in Stoke-on-Trent has sent shockwaves through the local community after a passerby found human skeletal remains. The grim find has triggered a full-scale police investigation at Festival Park.
Staffordshire Police were called at around 3:40pm on Sunday following reports from a member of the public who spotted what appeared to be human bones in a wooded area close to the Morrisons superstore and several retail units at Festival Park. The area was immediately sealed off as forensic teams arrived to search the site for evidence.
By Monday morning, officers confirmed the remains are human but have not yet identified the individual. A heavy police presence remains at the scene, including four vehicles and a large blue forensic tent set up in the woods. Specialists dressed in white suits have been thoroughly investigating the area, collecting evidence and working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
“We were called to reports of skeletal remains found by a member of the public on land near Festival Park,” said a Staffordshire Police spokesperson. “We can now confirm the remains are human but have not been formally identified. Although this is an unsettling discovery, we have a visible presence to investigate, reassure locals, and address any concerns.”
The investigation is ongoing as experts work to determine how long the remains have been at the location and whether foul play was involved. Police have extended their cordon to block off a path between Morrisons and other areas of Festival Park, restricting access amid the continuing probe.
Shoppers and local businesses have expressed their shock at the discovery. One regular visitor, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “It’s terrifying to think something like this has been here all this time. I walk through this park regularly – it’s really unsettling.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses or anyone with relevant tips should contact Staffordshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 397 from March 2.
The local community remains on edge, awaiting updates as forensic teams continue their detailed investigation into the grim discovery in the heart of Festival Park.
Originally published by UKNIP.
