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The hit BBC documentary series has been branded the “best ever” by viewers

A “grisly” episode of the harrowing true crime documentary series will air tonight (Sunday, 12th April).

The shocking true crime documentary series will return with a disturbing episode tonight, but it comes with a warning.

Forensics: The Real CSI has become a firm favourite for fans of true crime, especially those that love 24 Hours in Police Custody, as it plunges viewers into real life crimes that have shocked a community.

Following West Midlands Police force, the BBC documentary series shows a real sense of urgency as detectives investigate serious crimes. However, it has a focus on the specialised officers who gather evidence that aid an investigation.

Just last month, a brand new season had returned to BBC Two, showcasing a chilling new episode every week. However, it came to an end last week, when no new episode aired – instead being replaced on the television schedule.

But fans will be pleased to know a harrowing episode will air tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. Despite being a repeat, the chilling instalment, titled Body in the Freezer, will follow police after they receive a call from staff working in a tip, who had made a grisly discovery.

A BBC synopsis reads: “West Midlands Police are called after staff working in a tip yard make a grisly discovery: a decomposing body in a freezer which has been brought in for disposal following a flat clearance.

“A forensics team attends the scene, and the body and freezer are both removed for forensic tests.

“The team must first identify the body, a process that eventually leads the police to a surprising discovery: one of the deceased’s friends has known about his death for quite some time.”

Episodes are also available to watch on BBC iPlayer, however, viewer guidance has been issued as the BBC warns: “Contains upsetting scenes.”

At the start of the episode, viewers will witness the chilling phone call made to emergency services as CCTV footage shows the harrowing moment workers made the grim discovery.

West Midlands Police crime scene co-ordinator Sonia Parkinson can heard be saying it was a “shocking” discovery, adding: “You couldn’t expect anyone to visually identify them, if one thing, it’s too horrifying for someone.”

Taking to IMDB, one reviewer said it was a “horrible, cruel crime”, adding: “What a truly sad story, a sad discovery, a sad journey, a sad outcome, and a truly shocking set of circumstances.”

Forensics: The Real CSI has been dubbed the perfect watch for fans of true crime, with one viewer previously taking to social media to say: “#ForensicsTheRealCSI Best show on tv!!”

Another branded it “Gold TV” as a third added: “I watched ‘Forensics the real CSI’ last night on BBC2 Absolutely shocking and horrific episode. Makes me never want to go out at night time alone ever again. So frightening.”

Forensics: The Real CSI airs tonight at 9pm on BBC Two.