Human remains found behind houses in British seaside town

HUMAN remains have been found in woodlands behind homes in a seaside town.

Wales police said the grim discovery was made by a member of the public, sparking an investigation.

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The cops said the remains were found around 1.20pm on Thursday in woodland behind Waverley Drive, Mumbles.

Officers were quickly called to the area, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Davies said.

The detective said police were continuing to investigate the area.

However, he told there was "no need for public concern".

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Mumbles is a headland on the western edge of Swansea Bay - which sits on the southern coast of Wales.