Forensic analysts enter a building in Bishop Auckland.
Forensic analysts were seen entering the property in Bishop Auckland (Picture: North News & Pictures Ltd)

Police are investigating after construction workers made a horrific discovery at a house in Bishop Auckland.

The skeletal remains of a baby were found under the floorboards in an upstairs room of a house under renovation on Monday morning.

The body is being removed from the house in Fore Bondgate this afternoon and Durham Constabulary will then conduct a full search of the home.

Detective Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland said: ‘Our investigations are at an early stage.

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‘Obviously, this is a sensitive enquiry and at this point we remain open-minded as to the circumstances surrounding the death.’

Forensic analysts, including an expert anthropologist, have been brought in to examine the skeleton to figure out how old the baby was at the time of death, and how long the remains have been in place.

Dated: 30/07/2024 BABY FOUND BENEATH FLOORBOARD BY CONTRACTORS RENOVATING HOME The skeleton of a baby has been found underneath floorboards at a house. The grim discovery was made by contractors who were renovating a property on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, at around 11.15am yesterday (MON). It is believed the remains were located underneath the floor of an upstairs room. Durham Constabulary have confirmed the skeleton was due to be removed today (TUES) and a full search of the building will be carried out. Forensic analysts including an expert anthropologist have been brought in to examine the body to help determine its age and how long it has been there. See copy by North News
Fore Bondgate is one of the most historic streets in the County Durham town (Picture: North News & Pictures Ltd)
Dated: 30/07/2024 BABY FOUND BENEATH FLOORBOARD BY CONTRACTORS RENOVATING HOME The skeleton of a baby has been found underneath floorboards at a house. The grim discovery was made by contractors who were renovating a property on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, at around 11.15am yesterday (MON). It is believed the remains were located underneath the floor of an upstairs room. Durham Constabulary have confirmed the skeleton was due to be removed today (TUES) and a full search of the building will be carried out. Forensic analysts including an expert anthropologist have been brought in to examine the body to help determine its age and how long it has been there. See copy by North News
It’s thought the remains were found under the floor in an upstairs room (Picture: North News & Pictures Ltdnort)

A post mortem examination and CT scan are scheduled for later this week to determine the cause of death.

Detectives from Durham Constabulary have started tracing previous residents of the property.

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