Murder investigation launched after human remains found in London park

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after human bones were discovered in a London park.

A policing team, paired with detectives and specialist units, identified the bones as human in Rowdown Fields, Croydon.

DI Martin Thorpe said: ‘We are not going to give specific details on our search of the area, but I can confirm that since yesterday we have recovered further remains.

‘After consultation with a forensic anthropologist, we are certain that these are human.