Human remains washed up at Westward Ho! and Appledore yet to be identified

The human remains found on Westward Ho! beach and at Appledore have yet to be identified or linked to the same person, police have said.

Police were called yesterday (Thursday, May 22) at around 9.30am to the end of the beach where it is understood some remains had washed up against the rocks.

Following the grim discovery, further suspected human remains were found later that day on the coastline at Appledore.

Bideford Sector Inspector Ewan Seear said: “Formal identification has yet to take place and as such, we are unable to confirm if both remains relate to the same individual.

“Both sets of remains are still unidentified at this time.

“We are asking people not to speculate online following yesterday’s events and in the event of any further discoveries to call us on 999.

“I’d like to offer some reassurance that there is no risk to the local community and the public may see an increased police presence along the coastline as investigation work is carried out.”