Police launch an investigation after remains of an unborn baby are found in a bag under a bridge in Lancashire. The discovery is made by a passerby just after 3pm on Tuesday near Lower Hodder Bridge, close to Stonyhurst in the Clitheroe area.
The accounts provided describe the scene and the initial trigger for the probe, including the location and time of the discovery. Reporting also indicates that authorities treat the incident as a matter requiring further inquiries into how the remains came to be there. The available sources do not provide additional details on whether a suspect has been identified, whether the remains are from a specific gestational age, or what forensic steps are underway.
Overall, the emphasis in the provided coverage is on the discovery and the fact that a formal investigation is underway, rather than on any competing explanations or confirmed findings at this stage.
