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'Human bones' found on Newark building site

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The discovery was made by builders in Back Lane, Newark, on Friday afternoon

Suspected human bones have been discovered by workmen on a building site.

Nottinghamshire Police said the remains were discovered in Halam, Newark, on Friday afternoon.

A police investigation is under way and a cordon is in place in Black Lane while forensics and archaeological examinations are carried out.

The force said: "Inquiries will include whether the site is connected to a nearby church burial ground."

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