Human remains are believed to have been found at the side of the road in High Wycombe this afternoon. 

During a routine patrol at around 1.40pm, a police officer discovered what are thought to be human remains at the side of the A404 slip road near the Handy Cross roundabout. 

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Police say they are "at a very early stage" in the investigation and are treating the death as unexplained.

A scene watch appears to be in place with police teams and forensic tents at the slip road.

The road is currently closed while police carry out an investigation into the death, and is expected to stay closed until Monday. 

More information as we get it.