AN investigation into the death of a woman whose badly burnt body was found by a Cambridgeshire road is continuing today.

AN investigation into the death of a woman whose badly burnt body was found by a Cambridgeshire road is continuing today.

The grim discovery was made in a lay-by on the A1301 between the A505 junction and the M11 junction in Hinxton, near Duxford, at 3.30am on Wednesday.

An initial post mortem was carried out on the body at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge last night and more checks and tests were being carried out today.

Police are still unable to confirm a cause of death or the identity of the woman.

Detective Superintendent Mark Birch, who is leading the inquiry, said: "We're making positive progress with our inquiries and we've received some helpful information following our public appeals.

“Searches will continue at the site today, although I am hoping to be able to open the A1301 at some point later this evening.

“There will however continue to be a police presence at the location during the weekend as further forensic work takes place.

“We're conducting more tests following yesterday's post mortem but I'm unable to go into detail on that at this stage. We continue to liaise with other forces and I would ask that anyone with any information should contact us on 0845 456 4564."