Shocked workers at a garbage dump in West Yorkshire found human remains yesterday.
The harrowing discovery at the waste recycling plant in Skeleton, Leeds, took place just before 10am.
Photographs of the scene suggest officers were inspecting a conveyor belt at the scene.
Details regarding the identity of the person whose body was found were not immediately available, and the condition of the body when it was found was unknown.
The incident led to the closure of the Skeleton factory.
West Yorkshire Police said in a statement:
“Police officers are on the scene, assessing the bodies and ascertaining the situation.”
Police are expected to be unable to provide any further information for some time.
However, police added that forensic officers will remain at the scene today to “evaluate the remains and ascertain the situation.”
Investigators in white overalls, face masks and gloves were photographed at the scene alongside heavy equipment and numerous police cars.
They were seen at the edge of a sea of garbage, with cops and other officials by their side.
Skelton Ltd declined to comment when contacted by Metro.co.uk.
The company has been providing skip rental and waste recycling services for more than 35 years, according to its website.
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