Burned human remains found near football pitch spark major investigation

The burned remains were found on Saturday morning in the Margaret Drive area of Motherwell.

Burned human remains discovered near football pitch in Motherwell as police launch major investigationSTV News

A major investigation is under way after burned human remains were discovered near a football pitch in North Lanarkshire.

The human remains were found in the Margaret Drive area of Motherwell around 9am on Saturday.

Police sealed off the area and a white tent was erected on a football pitch at the scene.

'Burned human remains' found on football pitch near Margaret Drive in Motherwell on February 24 2024STV News

Officers remain in the area as enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.

Police said the death was being treated as “unexplained”.

'Burned human remains' found on football pitch near Margaret Drive in Motherwell on February 24 2024STV News

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9am on Saturday, February 24, 2024 a body was discovered in the Margaret Drive area of Motherwell. 

“Officers are at the scene. The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.” 

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