Up to 300 urns containing human remains from Dignitas suicide clinic are found at bottom of Lake Zurich'

At least 300 urns containing human remains have been dumped in a lake near where the Swiss suicide firm Dignitas operates, it has been claimed.

Police have launched an investigation after scores were discovered on the bed of Lake Zurich.

The urns, lying in 'a big heap', bear only the logo of a cremation service thought to be used by Dignitas, the controversial organisation where more than 100 Britons have ended their lives.

It is against the law to dispose of a large number of urns without a commercial licence. The crime carries a sentence of up to three years and a fine of 50,000 Swiss Francs, more than £30,000.

Tonight Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli refused to comment. More...

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