In the ongoing search for the body of suspected teenage victim of Fred West forensic archaeologists are dismantling a fireplace at a cafe in Gloucester,.

Three forensic archaeologists have attended the Clean Plate café and are in the cellar in order to continue with assessments.

They are using geophysical survey equipment and in order for this work to be done a fireplace needs to be dismantled.

We can confirm the ongoing activity at the location today, Thursday 13 May, relates to ongoing assessments and not excavation work.