Detectives are trawling the missing persons database as they attempt to identify a body found beside the A404 . <\/p>\n
Human remains were discovered by a Thames Valley Police officer next to the slip road near the Handycross roundabout from the road to the M40 northbound, High Wycombe on Saturday, February 4. <\/p>\n
A post mortem revealed it is a man's body but the cause of his death is still unknown. <\/p>\n
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Simon Marples said: We are still working hard to identify the person so we can inform any next of kin, however it has now been established that it is the body of a male. <\/p>\n
We are reviewing our missing people database as well as liaising with the community, other police forces and partners to establish who the person is. <\/p>\n
A post mortem was held yesterday [Monday, February 6] but the cause of death was inconclusive so more tests will be carried out. <\/p>\n
The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious at this stage of the investigation.\" <\/p>\n
A scene watch remains in place while police carry out further work in the area but the road is fully open. <\/p>\n
The remains were found at around 1.40pm on Saturday by the officer during a routine patrol. <\/p>\n
The road was reopened after an investigation on Monday, February 6 at around 1am. <\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111. <\/p>\n
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