Police seal off South Yorkshire graveyard after discovery of bones

Police have cordoned off a graveyard outside a South Yorkshire church following the discovery of remains, it has been revealed.

Part of the cemetery of St Wilfrid’s Church in Cantley has been sealed off since Monday.

Police have cordoned off the graveyard at St Wilfrid's Church in Cantley.placeholder image
Police have cordoned off the graveyard at St Wilfrid's Church in Cantley.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Around 9.50am on Monday 6 October, we received a call to report that bones had been found near Church Lane.

“A scene is currently in place while searches in the area take place. It is not yet ascertained if the bones are human or animal. Enquiries are currently ongoing.”

More to follow.

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