Bone seen on building site in West Sussex: Everything we know so far

Police received a report about a ‘possible sighting of a bone’ of ‘unknown origin’ at a site in Ferringham Lane, Ferring, at about 2.45pm on Wednesday (June 28).

This was revealed in a statement on Thursday afternoon after photos emerged of a large police presence, with officers guarding the scene.

A spokesperson said: “Sussex Police have launched an investigation into reports of sightings of a bone at a site in Ferring.

“Officers are at the scene and enquiries are taking place to locate and then to examine the bone.”

Police revealed on Friday afternoon that officers ‘have stood down from a search at a site’.

A spokesperson added: “The bone was originally sighted several weeks ago and was moved on the site prior to the matter being reported to police. Following a thorough search by officers, no bone has been located at the site.

“We thank the public for their patience while our enquiries were conducted.”

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