Human remains found in wooded area near Purcells Cove Road

Halifax Regional Police say someone discovered human remains in a wooded area in Halifax on Tuesday afternoon.

The discovery was made offPurcells Cove Road near Williams Lake Road just after 3 p.m.

Investigators were on the scene until Wednesdayafternoon, but have since left.

In a newsrelease, police say the medical examiner's office has confirmed the remains are human. A police spokesperson wouldn't provideany more information.