Southampton: Placenta buried in cultural ritual, say police

Police in Southampton have reported that a placenta was found buried in a cultural ritual in the city. The authorities are investigating the incident and trying to determine the exact nature of the ritual.

Local residents were shocked to hear about the discovery and some have expressed concern about the implications of such rituals in their community.

It is unclear at this time whether the placenta was buried as part of a religious practice or if it was done for other reasons. The police are working with cultural experts to understand the significance of the ritual.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.