A paved path with a black metal gate blocking entry to a wooded area with dry grass.Met launches murder investigation after human remains found in FelthamMet detectives have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of human remains in woodland adjacent to Padstow Walk, Feltham.Police were called at 18:35hrs on Wednesday, 12 August, following reports that bones had been discovered in the woodland. Subsequent examinations have confirmed the remains are human.- Padstow walk – Feltham Credit: Google maps

HUMAN remains discovered at a UK beauty spot have been identified as belonging to a woman as cops launch a murder probe.

were called to reports that bones had been discovered in a woodland in Feltham, West London, last Wednesday evening.

A person walks two dogs on a path next to a lake in Bedfont Lakes Country Park.Human remains discovered at a UK beauty spot have been identified as belonging to a woman Credit: Alamy

Local residents claim fires at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Bedfont, Hounslow unearthed the remains after two blazes in the last couple of weeks.

The Met Police said examinations have revealed that the remains are human.

They added that it is believed they belong to a woman, aged approximately between 25 and 45-years-old.

Enquiries remain ongoing to confirm the woman’s identity.

A murder has now been launched following a postmortem on Monday.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of these remains and are working to establish the full circumstances of what happened while keeping an open mind.

“I would urge anyone who has information that may assist us in identifying the victim and understanding the circumstances of her death to come forward and speak to us.”

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