Remains unearthed at a building site in Whitstable have been confirmed as human.

The bones were discovered at the Days Yard site in Shaftesbury Road, where contractors are carrying out groundwork for a new 17-home development.

Police were called to the scene at about 1pm on Monday, and forensics teams were at the site all day yesterday.

After carrying out investigations, police have now confirmed the bones are human.

Sources told KentOnline the bones are thought to be remains of four people.

Experts are now working to establish their age.