Human bones found at Bedfont pits near Hounslow border

Human bones were discovered on open land at Bedfont pits, near the border of Hillingdon and Hounslow, on the evening of 12 August. Police were called to the site, a former gravel extraction area adjacent to Bedfont Lakes Country Park, at 6.35pm.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the remains are human. Forensic testing is now being conducted to establish the age of the bones and to attempt identification. The force has not released further details on the condition or possible origin of the remains.

Second discovery in a week

The find comes less than a week after human bones were uncovered in a garden in Biggin Hill, Bromley, on 7 August. Police have not confirmed whether the two discoveries are linked, but both are being treated as part of separate investigations.

Bedfont pits, where the latest discovery was made, is a semi-natural open space that has experienced two wildfires this month. The fires damaged scrubland and trees, though it is unclear whether they are connected to the discovery of the bones.

No immediate risk to public, police say

The Metropolitan Police have not issued any public warnings or safety advice following the discovery. A spokesperson told London Crime News that there is no indication of an immediate threat to residents in the area. The site remains cordoned off while forensic examinations continue.

Local councillors for the Feltham and Heston constituency, which includes Bedfont, have not commented on the discovery. Hillingdon Council said it is aware of the police investigation but has no further involvement at this stage.

What happens next

Forensic analysis of the bones is expected to take several weeks. The Metropolitan Police said they will release further information if the remains are identified or if the investigation develops. Residents with information are asked to contact the police via the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference CAD 678/12AUG.