Detectives have launched an investigation after suspected human remains were found in a Nottingham suburb.
Workmen found what is understood to be a human skull within scrubland off Rossington Road, in Sneinton, shortly after 12noon today (September 28).
Examinations by forensics teams are taking place on the bones, and a wider search of the area is also being carried out.
Police are looking into several lines of enquiries, including whether the suspected skull may be linked to historic investigations.
One of the lines of enquiry is whether the discovery may be linked to the murder of 50-year-old Kevin Kennedy eight years ago.
Peter Healy, 51, of Lord Nelson Street, Sneinton, was convicted of his murder in 2013 and ordered to serve a minimum of 21 years.
Healy was also sentenced to five years for perverting the course of justice.
He was given the concurrent sentence for concealing or disposing of Mr Kennedy's body parts.
Mr Kennedy’s next of kin has been informed of today’s discovery.
Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our investigations are still in their early stages and we remain open-minded as to whether these suspected human remains may be linked to any historic cases.
“It is now essential that we complete a detailed and thorough wider search of the area to establish if any further remains are present.
“Specialist DNA and dental tests will now be carried out on the bones as part of the identification process.”
