Detectives say they believe they have identified the human remains found at the side of the A617 in Nottinghamshire.
Officers were called to a wooded area next to the A617 Rainworth Bypass on Saturday 23 May by members of the public.
Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, police believe they have established the person’s identity.
The family of the deceased has been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
Detectives and specialist archaeologists have been at the site since the discovery was made and will remain at the scene for a number of days.
A post-mortem will be carried out in due course to formally identity the man and his cause of death.
Detective Inspector Stuart Barson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Although formal identification is yet to take place, we believe this man has now been identified.
“Specialist officers are supporting his family at what we know will be a difficult time for them.
“As we work to understand how and when this man died, we would like to thank the public for their assistance and reassure them that there is no wider risk to them.”
