North Yorkshire Police called to 'human skull' find in Pickering - only to discover something else

North Yorkshire Police were called to a 'human skull' find in Pickering, but soon discovered it was fake.

Published 19th Jul 2023, 08:24 BST

Updated 19th Jul 2023, 10:41 BST

North Yorkshire Police were called after a member of the public discovered a 'human skull'.

On Tuesday, July 18, North Yorkshire Police were called after a member of the public had discovered what they believed to be a human skull in the beck running alongside the ropery car park in Pickering.

On arrival, officers retrieved the skull from the beck only to discover it wasn’t a human skull but a concrete model.

Officers on social media said: “As you can see it's quite realistic!”

North Yorkshire Police shared an image of the 'human skull'.

The person who discovered the skull, after finding out it was a model, said: “I’m glad i reported it either way, just pleased it doesnt belong to someones loved one!"

They also added: “It’s not an everyday occurrence so how was I or anyone else to know.”

North Yorkshire Police Pickering