Here's what has been discovered from the Barford skull investigation

Police released an update on Friday (August 7)
By Kirstie Smith, Reporter
Published 7th Aug 2020, 10:54 BST
Updated 7th Aug 2020, 10:58 BST
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An update has been released about the investigation into a skull which was found in Barford.

Radiocarbon dating has now taken place of a partial human skull which was found by the river in Barford on May 5.

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Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Corfield from Warwickshire Police said: “Specialist tests have now confirmed the skull - which was found by a member of the public - is from the Medieval period of around 960-1150 AD.

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The search team in Barford. Photo by Warwickshire PoliceThe search team in Barford. Photo by Warwickshire Police
The search team in Barford. Photo by Warwickshire Police

“When the skull was originally discovered, we are aware there was some speculation that it could have been linked to a number of ongoing regional investigations.

“While we always maintained an open mind, it is now clear this is not the case and any families who were awaiting an update have been informed.”

The skull will now be used for forensic training purposes.