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Fulstow: Skull believed human found in duck pond

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Forensic officers will remain at the scene over the weekend and into Monday, Lincolnshire Police said

Police are investigating after what is believed to be a human skull was found in a village duck pond.

Officers were called to the pond in Pear Tree Lane, Fulstow in Lincolnshire on Thursday after a member of the public spotted the bone in the water.

Lincolnshire Police said they "believe this may be a human skull", adding that a forensic examination to confirm it could take "several weeks to complete".

The area has been cordoned off and officers are conducting a search.

The force said investigators would remain at the scene over the weekend and into Monday.

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