Human remains discovered on popular beach
Human remains discovered on popular beach
Police confirmed the remains were taken to a mortuary for further examination
Westward Ho! beach
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Human remains have been discovered on a beach in Devon. The tragic discovery was made at Westward Ho! Beach at around 9.30am today [Thursday May 22].
A witness described seeing what they believed to be a leg that had been washed ashore. As news of the finding spread, images briefly circulated on social media before being removed.
One individual commented on the distressing nature of the scene, describing it as "very graphic".
The same witness reported seeing police cars and a private ambulance at the beach, reports Devon Live.
Police have since taken the remains from the site for further investigation at a mortuary.
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A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We were notified at around 9.30am on Thursday 22 May following reports of what appeared to be human remains found at the end of Westward Ho! Beach, Bideford.
"Officers attended and have removed the remains to the mortuary for further examination."
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