Murder investigation launched after human bones found in west London park

A murder investigation is under way after human bones were uncovered at a west London park following a wildfire, the Metropolitan Police said.

Emergency services were called to Bedfont Pits in Hounslow at about 18:35 BST on Wednesday, 12 August.

A police spokesperson said the remains were found by a member of the public after the wildfire affected an area of woodland known as The Pits.

Following a post-mortem examination, police said the bones belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45. They said it was not clear how long the remains had been there and officers were still working to identify her.