Human remains discovered on Kilsby Lane

On 17 February, we were alerted to the possibility that skeletal human remains were to be found on Kilsby Lane, Rugby.

Following investigation which required the closure of the road and support from an archaeologist and anthropologist, human remains believed to be of an adult male have been located and removed from the site. 

They are now the subject of further analysis and investigation, which will take some time.

We are working hard to identify the body and the circumstances of this sad death. We want to be able to inform the family before releasing any further information.            

We appreciate the impact on local residents of Kilsby Lane being closed and will ensure it’s reopened as soon as possible.

We will update further as the investigation progresses and when it’s appropriate.  

If anyone has any information that may help with our investigation, however small, then please contact us citing Incident 185 of 17 February:

• Online at warwickshire.police.uk/report
• By phone on 101
• Anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111