Murder probe over human bones

A murder investigation has been launched after human bones were found in two black bin bags dumped in a river, Suffolk Police said.

Officers were called following the discovery in the River Stour between Meadow Gates and Croft Bridge in Sudbury on Thursday.

Police said a murder investigation had been launched due to the “suspicious circumstances” in which the bones were found.

Police said forensic tests will be carried out on the bones over the coming days.