Police were forced to cordon off a construction site in Leicestershire after builders found human bones there.

Workers found the bones at Catherine Dalley’s home in Melton Mowbray, Leics, a former care home, while clearing the site for demolition.

A spokesman for Leicestershire Police said: “Officers received a report at around 3.30 pm on Thursday after human bones was found at a site off Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

“Officers attended the area. Keeping the scene in place and inquiries that are in the early stages are ongoing.”

Gallery: Photos of the week: October 18 (photos)

A sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama titled “the Fate of the pumpkin reads, all about the greatest love of the people, 2019” is displayed on Vendome square on October 14 as part of the “FIAC” (international contemporary art fair) event ahead of its official Opening event. The event will be held from 17 to 20 October.

Charred trucks belonging to Michoacan state police stand on the side of the road after the October 14 attack. At least 13 police officers were killed and nine wounded in the ambush.

This October 14 photo shows the hazy outline of the Church of St. Simon and Judas on a foggy morning.

Floods inundate roads and affect farmland in the Kaipara flats area on October 15 after heavy rains.

A man wades through flood waters with items rescued from his home after Typhoon Hagibis on October 14.

Protesters will light led letters as they attend an October 14 rally urging U.S. politicians to pass a bill that could change Washington’s relationship with the island territory. 

Sailing boats take part in the 51st edition of the traditional barcolana regatta on October 13. The beacon of Victory can be seen in the foreground.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (L) on October 15.

Fireworks light up the night sky above the illuminated Golden Temple on the anniversary of the birth of Guru Ramdas, the fourth Sikh guru, on October 15.

Rashtrapati Bhawan and other government buildings are seen through a thick blanket of smoke caused by air pollution on October 15, the day new Delhi banned the use of diesel generators as pollution levels in the Indian capital exceeded safe limits.

This photo taken in green brook, new Jersey, USA shows the moon rising behind lower Manhattan and the world trade center on October 15.

Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of the group extinction uprising, sits on the doorstep Of the Department of transportation during the extinction uprising protest on October 15.

The Waxeggkis glacier is seen above a Berlin hut in the Zillertal Alps on an autumn day on October 15.

Waste collectors transport plastic scrap for recycling on October 15.

An illuminated art installation by artist Luke Jerram titled “Gaia” is stored in the Blackpool Tower ballroom, as part of the LightPool fine arts festival on October 14. The annual festival, which runs until October 26, 2019, features a mix of live performance and light art installations at various locations throughout the city.

Vattenfall Solar car team Noona from the Netherlands competes in the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge on October 14. The 1,864 mile (3,000 km) solar-powered race starts from Darwin and ends in Adelaide.

On October 14, a community health worker administered oral polio vaccine to a child during a mass vaccination campaign to combat the resurgence of the polio virus.

Children play under Jacaranda trees lining the street on October 11.

An aerial view of a villager drying bamboo chopsticks to make chopsticks, October 11.

Dancers perform the Gandrung dance during the Gandrung Sevu festival on October 12.

A fire crew composed of inmates from the Prado conservation camp at porter ranch works to extinguish the hot spots from the Suddridge fire on October 12. Prado Conservation camp is one of 44 state prison fire camps where inmates perform firefighting duties during wildfire season to earn early release credit.

A model displays Manish aroda collection at Lotus Makeup India fashion Week Spring Summer 2020 final presented by FDCI (fashion design Council of India) on October 12.

Simone Biles of the United States poses with five gold medals after the women’s apparatus final at the FIG rhythmic gymnastics world Championships on October 13.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (R) and National party leader Simon bridges are pictured on stage during the 18th Auckland Diwali festival on October 12.

Berlin Cathedral is lit at the beginning Of the festival of Lights on October 11.

Demonstrators hold their phones in protest at the verdict, which sentenced many Catalan leaders to prison for their role in the illegal independence referendum in 2017, on October 14.

Autumn trees in Tiergarten Park, with a television tower in the background, are seen in this photo on October 15.

Queen Elizabeth II and Charles, Prince of Wales, leave after the Queen’s speech during the opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster on October 14.

Dutch farmers protest with their tractors on their way to the provincial government office on October 14 as they disagree with government measures to ensure they produce less nitrogen.

A multimillion-dollar project to build 50 retirement bungalows and apartments is under way.

The 31-bed nursing home, which was run by Leicestershire County Council, was closed in 2016 after it was revealed the upgrade would cost £ 315,000.

The site has been vacant for two years, before the construction permit was granted and the builders began to demolish the building.

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