HUMAN bones found in Barnsley are believed to belong to a man who died within the last five years, police say.
The skull and bones of a man were found by children playing on land near Swaithe on February 4.
South Yorkshire Police said that initial findings from a post-mortem date the remains to within the last five years.
They added that the death remains unexplained and further forensic tests and enquiries are being carried out.
A police cordon is expected to remain in place for some time at the scene.
Police have appealed for anyone with any information about the discovery to come forward.
