Tracks in Somerville near where human remains were found

(NECN: Kathryn Sotnik, Somerville, Mass.) - Human remains were found in Somerville Mass., the Middlesex County District Attorney's office confirms.

The remains were discovered before 1 p.m. Sunday near train tracks off of School Street.

Massachusetts State Police and Somerville Police are investigating.

It is not yet known how the remains got there or whether foul play is suspected.

Stay with NECN as this story develops.