Human remains discovered near Newquay
Police report that human remains have been discovered in the area of Tregurrian, near Newquay, on Thursday evening.
A spokesperson said: "An investigation has been commenced to confirm the identity of the deceased person and to establish the circumstances of the death.
"It may take some time for forensic examination of the remains to establish the identity."
The next of kin of Chad Gibson, who has been missing from Newquay since December 2015 have been informed of the discovery.
If anyone has any information that may assist in the investigation, please contact police at 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting log 680 of 11 August 2016
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