Human bones find on Crags

POLICE officers were abseiling down Salisbury Crags yesterday to recover what they believed to be human bones.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Mar 2012, 12:04 BST

Officers from the force and the Ministry of Defence were investigating after the remains were found by a hillwalker in Holyrood Park.

Tests are now being carried out to establish the origin of the bones, however they are believed to be human.

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A police spokesman said: “Lothian and Borders Police are in attendance within Holyrood Park after what is believed to be human remains were found by members of the public.

“Specialist-trained officers from the Ministry of Defence police force are now assisting local police in recovering the items.

“Further enquiry regarding these items will now be conducted,” he added.