COPS have charged two people and are searching a property for human remains as part of an investigation into the death of a child in 2020.
West Midland Police confirmed that they had begun searching the garden of a property in Handsworth, Birmingham, while a 40-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of a child.
The pair were also charged with wilful neglect and are both on bail.
Police said that they were acting on information received concerning the death of a child two years ago and believed that the garden could be a possible burial site for human remains.
The male suspect has been remanded following a court appearance, while the woman will appear in court "in due course".
The current residents of the property are aware of the search and are not connected to the investigation.
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Detective Inspector Joe Davenport said: "We have acted swiftly on information and our enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened.
"I understand that this will come as a shock to the local community but I would ask you not to speculate on the circumstances.
"We would encourage anyone who has any information to get in touch."
Those with information can contact West Midlands Police on 101 and quote log 1943 of 11 December.
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Anyone who wishes to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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