Human bones have been discovered by a residential street near a British airport.

Police have confirmed the remains - found on Saturday by a member of the public - are those of an adult male.

West Midlands Police said they were made aware of the grim discovery at around 5.30pm yesterday.

They were found on 'a patch of land' near Digby Drive in Marston Green, Solihull, which is in the shadow of Birmingham Airport.

A local resident, who didn't want to be named, said: "It's a big shock."

"Things like this don't really happen in Marston Green, it's always been a nice area. "

"The walkway where the bones were found is very popular in summer, this morning we wondered why police were here."

A narrow alley behind houses in the quiet cul-de-sac - where the average house price is around £299,000 - was today (Sun) cordoned off.

A blue forensic tent was erected at the scene, which was being guarded by two police vans and a police car.

A police spokesman said: "We were called to land off Digby Drive, Marston Green, at around 5.30pm yesterday after a member of the public discovered bones. "

"They are those of an adult, and enquires continue to identify the deceased. "

"This will include specialist forensic tests which will take some time."