Children playing at Salford nature reserve where body part was later found may have crucial information, police say

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Greater Manchester Police have launched a murder investigation and are working to identify the victim after human remains were found wrapped in plastic.

Detectives investigating human remains found wrapped in plastic at a Salford nature reserve believe children who were playing in the area days before the discovery could have crucial information. The crime scene in Kersal Dale Wetlands has been lifted after a 12-day search involving more than 100 officers, an underwater search team and dogs.

They will be suffering the loss of a loved one, and we need to be able to give them answers so they can come to terms with their loss. Our work is far from over, this is just the beginning of a long and complex investigation.' He added: 'Although we haven't found any more human remains in the area from our searches, we continue to work with an open mind whilst our murder investigation continues.

 

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