Police searching a wooded area in Sussex have said it is their "sad duty" to announce they have found the remains of a baby.
Sky News has reported:
"It is my very sad duty to update this afternoon that police officers searching a wooded area close to where Constance and Mark Gordon were arrested discovered the remains of a baby," says Det Supt Lewis Basford.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, a crime scene is in place and work is expected to continue "for some time", he adds.
"I recognise the impact this news will have on many people who have been following this story closely," says the detective superintendent, adding police will do everything they can to establish what has happened.
"I would first and foremost like to extend my heartfelt condolences on behalf of Sussex police to the wider family of the baby at this time," says Ch Supt James Collis.
"I understand that the conclusion of this search will be heartbreaking for the local community and the wider public."
He thanks the public for volunteering information and assistance with searches.
"We continue to support the Metropolitan Police as they conduct their investigation and also the wider community as we all come to terms with this tragedy," he says.
Brighton Magistrates court have extended custody of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon for questioning for a further 36 hours, police say.
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