Police launch investigation after human remains found next to Tesco Extra

'Officers are currently at the scene and a cordon has been put in place to protect the area'

The discovery was made in undergrowth at the Tesco Extra store in North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire. (Google Maps)

Police have launched an investigation after human remains were found next to a supermarket petrol station.

The discovery was made in undergrowth at the Tesco Extra store in North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, at about 11am on 9 March.

A Hampshire Police spokeswoman said: "We were called to Clement Attlee Way at Cosham shortly after 11am following the discovery of what appears to be human remains.

"Officers are currently at the scene and a cordon has been put in place to protect the area.

"At this current time we are unable to confirm any further details as investigations are at a very early stage."

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