Staffordshire Police has launched an investigation after skeletal remains were found by a member of the public near Festival Park.

Officers were called to the land near Festival Park at 3:40pm yesterday and a police cordon remains in place with forensics at the scene.

Staffordshire Police has confirmed the remains are human but are yet to be formally identified.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "At around 3.40pm yesterday (Sunday 2 March), we were called to reports of skeletal remains found by a member of the public on land near to Festival Park, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent.

"We can now confirm that the remains are human but at this time they have not been formally identified.

"A scene is in place while investigators examine the scene.

"We want to assure the local community that although this is an unsettling discovery, we have a visible presence in the area to investigate, provide reassurance and to listen to any concerns."

Staffordshire Police are urging anyone who may have relevant information to speak to officers, or contact them by calling 101, or via Live Chat on their website, quoting incident number 397 of 2 March.

Alternatively, you can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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