Dog walker finds severed human leg while walking his dog

Simon Clarke was walking his dog, Ollie, when he came upon a severed human leg in Weston Park East, Somerset, UK. Officials are investigating the discovery and have sent the foot for forensic analysis. The appendage appears to have been severed inches above the ankle.

Mr Clarke said the foot looked like it had been dug up. Detective Inspector Lorette Spierenburg said : 'This investigation is at a very early stage and we are keeping an open mind as to how the foot came to be in the park. We are doing everything we can to identify the person whose foot it is and are liaising with the local hospital and reviewing missing persons as part of our investigation.

'I would like to reassure the local community that we have increased patrols in the area and anyone with any concerns is invited to speak to officers.'