Human Remains found at Recycling Plant in Hartlepool

BGUK_3198387 - **Strictly No Daily Mail Online usage via BackGrid** Human Remains found at Biffa Recycling Plant in Hartlepool. Pictures show police and Crime Scene Investigators working at the site today. Cleveland Police have said: An investigation has been launched by detectives in the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) following the discovery of human remains in Hartlepool. At 11.40am on Sunday 30th March police were called to the recycling plant at Tofts Farm Industrial Estate. A number of bones had been located by employees working at the plant and a cordon was put in place by police. Since then, a dedicated team of detectives and officers from departments across the force are working at pace and conducting the investigation expeditiously to identify the remains, however this will take a considerable amount of time. Senior Investigating Officer Chris Pringle said: "There are numerous procedures to follow to identify the remains and to establish the circumstances surrounding how they came to be at the recycling plant. I understand how concerning this will be for those living within our community and the wider public and I know there will be families who have missing loved ones and will be worried about the remains. I want to reassure you that if any relevant information comes to light, we will be in touch." If you have concerns please speak to an officer or call us on 101 quoting reference number 055293.