Biggin Hill bones confirmed as archaeological, investigation closed
Metropolitan Police Service concludes inquiry into remains found at Aperfield Road property.
Incident → evidence → outcomeAn investigation into human bones discovered at a residential address on Aperfield Road in Biggin Hill has been closed by the Metropolitan Police Service. The remains were initially found on August 7. The Metropolitan Police Service confirmed on August 13 that the bones were human.
Following the initial confirmation, further efforts were made to establish the age and identity of the bones. On October 30, the Metropolitan Police Service announced that the bones are archaeological. This conclusion has led to the closure of the investigation into the matter.
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01What was found at the property on Aperfield Road?
Human bones were discovered at a residential address on Aperfield Road in Biggin Hill. The Metropolitan Police Service confirmed on August 13 that the bones were indeed human.
02What has the police investigation concluded?
The Metropolitan Police Service revealed on October 30 that the bones discovered are archaeological. Following this determination, the investigation into the discovery is now being closed down.
03When did police confirm the bones were human?
The Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that the bones discovered on Aperfield Road in Biggin Hill were human on August 13, several days after their initial discovery on August 7.
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