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Baby's remains found near Edinburgh cemetery | Baby's remains found near Edinburgh cemetery |
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A baby's remains have been found near a cemetery in Edinburgh. | A baby's remains have been found near a cemetery in Edinburgh. |
A member of the public made the discovery in bushes by Seafield cemetery in the city on Sunday night. Police sealed off the area as they launched an investigation. | A member of the public made the discovery in bushes by Seafield cemetery in the city on Sunday night. Police sealed off the area as they launched an investigation. |
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We can confirm that officers were called to the Seafield area of Edinburgh around 5pm on Sunday after a member of the public reported having discovered what they thought were human remains. | A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We can confirm that officers were called to the Seafield area of Edinburgh around 5pm on Sunday after a member of the public reported having discovered what they thought were human remains. |
"Police attended the scene near Seafield cemetery and are currently investigating." | "Police attended the scene near Seafield cemetery and are currently investigating." |
Officers stood on a footbridge over Seafield Place, which was cordoned off, and a forensic team was at the scene. There was police tape around a section of the residential street that borders the public park, known as Leith Links. | |
The Seafield cemetery and crematorium nearby is privately run and remained open. | |
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