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M4 human remains: Area near Swindon searched

BBC Police sign in Medbourne Lane, SwindonBBC
Police are searching land off Medbourne Lane, close to junction 15 of the M4

Suspected human remains have been found close to a motorway.

A large police presence can be seen in woodland off Medbourne Lane, close to junction 15 of the M4 near Swindon.

Wiltshire Police said it could take weeks to identify the "old" remains but specialist officers were meticulously combing the scene.

It said officers expected to remain there "over the next few days and weeks" and would provide further updates when possible.

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