Police have launched an investigation after skeletal remains were found by a member of the public in a field near to a marina and country pub.

Officers were called to Worlds End Road, in Greensforge, near Kingswinford, West Mids., following the grim find at around 3.25pm yesterday (Wed).

Staffordshire Police said the remains are yet to be identified and urged anyone with information to get in touch.

They remained on the scene this morning (Thurs) and cordoned off a field opposite the Navigation Pub in Greensforge Lane, close to Ashwood Marina.

A police spokesman said: "At around 3.25pm yesterday (Wednesday, April 16), we were called to reports of skeletal remains found by a member of the public on land near to Worlds End Road, Greensforge."

"At this time the remains have not been identified."

"A scene has been put in place while we carry out early stage enquiries and establish the full circumstances."

"Anyone who may have relevant information can speak to officers, or contact us by calling 101, or via Live Chat on our website, quoting incident number 401 of April 16. "

"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."