Human bones found in Biggin Hill garden trigger Met Police inquiry
Specialist tests are under way to determine the age and identity of the remains discovered on Aperfield Road
Incident → evidence → outcomeHuman bones were found in the garden of a bungalow on Aperfield Road in Biggin Hill on 8 August 2026, prompting a Metropolitan Police investigation. Officers were called to the scene at approximately 15:30 BST after builders working on renovations made the discovery.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the bones were human following specialist examination. A spokesperson for the force said further tests are being carried out to determine the age and identity of the remains. The investigation remains active as police work to establish the circumstances of the find.
Crime scene cordoned off for six days
The area surrounding the property was cordoned off for six days after the discovery. A resident, speaking to The Sun, said the property was undergoing renovation when builders uncovered the bones. Work at the site was immediately halted.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the crime scene has now been closed. A spokesperson said, "An investigation remains ongoing to establish the full circumstances." No arrests have been made, and police have not released further details about the nature of the remains.
What happens next
Forensic tests are expected to continue as police attempt to identify the remains and determine how they came to be in the garden. The Metropolitan Police have not indicated a timeline for the investigation but said they will provide updates as significant developments occur.
Residents in Biggin Hill have been advised to contact the Metropolitan Police with any information that may assist the inquiry. The force has not specified whether the discovery is being treated as suspicious.
Questions this report answers
01Where were the human bones found?
The bones were discovered in the garden of a bungalow on Aperfield Road in Biggin Hill, Bromley, on 8 August 2026. Builders working on renovations at the property made the find during their work.
02How long was the crime scene cordoned off?
The area around the property on Aperfield Road was cordoned off for six days following the discovery of human bones. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the cordon was lifted after forensic examinations were completed.
03What happens next in the investigation?
The Metropolitan Police are conducting further tests to determine the age and identity of the remains. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not indicated when they expect to release more information.
04Are police treating the discovery as suspicious?
The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed whether the discovery of human bones in Biggin Hill is being treated as suspicious. The investigation is focused on establishing the full circumstances surrounding the find.
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