uspected human remains have been discovered as part of the ongoing investigation into missing Annan man Paul Taylor.
Officers were searching Finglandrigg Wood off the B5307 near Carlisle when they found the remains.
Paul Taylor, 56, was reported missing in October last year.
Mr. Taylor is thought to have last been spotted leaving his Annan residence just before midnight.
He drove a blue Vauxhall Corsa, registered PY18 DYO, and looked to be heading towards Carlisle.
In the past, two teens were accused of being involved in his disappearance.
Jack Crawley, 20, is accused of killing someone, and Marcus Goodfellow, 20, of helping a criminal.
While authorities continue their work at the scene, there will be a police presence in the neighbourhood for a while.
To enable this activity to proceed, people are advised to stay away from the area.
Developments have been communicated to Paul’s family.
