Suspected human remains found in River Chess in Rickmansworth

Hertfordshire Police said officers were called to the River Chess in Rickmansworth on Wednesday

Suspected human remains have been found in a river.

Hertfordshire Police said officers were called to the River Chess in Rickmansworth just after 09:50 GMT on Wednesday to reports that remains had been discovered.

A force spokesman said the remains had been recovered and were currently undergoing forensic testing.

"The scene guard has since been lifted and the police inquiry is continuing," he added.

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