Human leg found near old railway track in Grimsby

Humberside Police were called to the New Waltham Peaks parkway path at 6.45am on Thursday morning after a member of the public made the grim discovery.

Police have cordoned off an area close to New Waltham Village Hall.

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“We are in the very early stages of the investigation however it is suspected to be a lower limb.

“A cordon is in place and people are asked to please avoid the area and allow officers to carry out enquiries as part of the investigation.

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