Authorities were called to a coastal area of Dhekelia on Wednesday afternoon after a member of the public found what turned out to be part of a human skull. According to initial information, the bone is believed to have been washed up by the sea.
The person who made the discovery immediately informed the relevant authorities.
Area cordoned off by SBA Police
Members of the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police went to the scene, cordoned off the area and began on-site examinations to establish the circumstances in which the bone was found.
According to CNA, police officers who went to the location confirmed that it was part of a human skull.
Scientific and anthropological tests
The skull fragment is expected to be collected for scientific and anthropological examination. The tests aim to establish its origin and whether it is linked to any case currently under investigation.
Investigations are ongoing.
This is a developing story.
Source: CNA
