Human bones found washed up on popular Devon beach

The discovery of human bones on a popular Devon beach has sparked a police investigation.

Devon and Cornwall Police officers were called to the scene at 2.50pm on Saturday after a number of human bones were found on Saunton Sands beach, a popular area for longboard surfing.

A forensic archaeologist was assigned to analyze the remains and determine the age of the deceased. While there was a police cordon and a police officer at the scene, the belongings were recovered and the investigation continues.

A police statement said: “Officers were called at 2.50pm on Saturday 11 October following the discovery of human bones on Saunton Sands beach.

“A stagehand remains on site while items are recovered.

“These will be examined by a forensic archaeologist to determine their age.

“Police investigation continues”

Saunton Sands beach is located on the North Devon coast, near the village of Braunton.