Bones found in Milton Keynes woodland today were animal remains, say forensic police

A police van and forensic officers were called to woodland near the Stanton Wood roundabout in MK this morning.

It is understood a member of the public had reported a suspicious object had been found in what was believed to be a "shallow grave",

Officer put a scene watch in place while the remains were examined by experts.

A police spokesman has now told the Citizen: "This object has now been confirmed as animal remains and the scene watch that was in place is now being lifted."