Forensic officers searching new bushland for Missing toddler William Tyrell have confirmed a number of bones have been found.
Police later confirmed the bones found near Bonny Hills National Park to be those of an animal, not of a human.
They are now examining the remains.
Homicide detectives begun a new search in a stretch of bushland on the NSW mid north Coast today, in the hunt for the missing toddler.
Police sources told the ABC they have “fresh information” and are searching for the body of the young boy, who disappeared from his grandmother’s home five months ago.
Police have not confirmed they are seaching for the young boy’s body, but say they are searching for any evidence relating to the case,
Police will search dense bushland near Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie, about 20kms from where the three-year-old disappeared, with particular focus on the Queens Lake State Forest area.
The latest development comes after police discovered new information which led to the widespread fingertip search.
Homicide squad detective inspector Gary Jubelin, who is leading the search along with more than 30 officers, said William’s family is being kept informed every step of the way.
“We are looking for evidence relating to the disappearance and suspected abduction of William,” said Inspector Jubelin said.
“It is as a result of fresh information received.”
This is the second lead in the search for the missing toddler, after police searched the property of 63-year-old tradesman William Spedding.
Mr Spedding is a person of interest in the case, but has publicly denied any involvement in the disappearance of William Tyrell.
The toddler was last seen playing on the balcony of his grandmother’s house in Kendall on Friday September 12 around 10.30am. He was wearing his Spider-Man suit when he mysteriously vanished.
