The man is believed to have died four years ago

The discovery of human remains in an Enfield woodland on Monday (6th) is not being treated by police as suspicious.

The Metropolitan Police Service has indicated that the man is likely to have died four years ago and taken his own life.

The body was discovered in Brooke Wood, just off The Ridgeway near Botany Bay village, at around 12pm.

It was accompanied with ID which has enabled the police to identify the man, although his next of kin have not yet been informed.

A Met spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Brooke Wood, Enfield, following the discovery of suspected human remains.

“Officers attended. Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances but the matter is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.

“Anybody with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 2788/06APR.”

The Samaritans are available to help if you need someone to talk to. They are available to talk to for free on 116 123.

The original version of this story incorrectly gave the date of the discovery as Tuesday 7th.

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