Salford murder probe LIVE as police scene remains in place at nature reserve

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Tactical Aid Unit officers are scouring the Kersal Wetlands this morning

Salford murder probe LIVE as scene remains in place at nature reserve and police continue to quiz suspect after human remains found

Police later revealed this was believed to part of a man's torso and that the victim could not have survived. The victim has not yet been identified though he is believed to be 'older than 40' and has 'only been dead for a matter of days', officers said. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quoting log number 2695 of April 4 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. A dedicated portal to submit images or video footage can be foundFootage of TAU searching the area this morningMore pictures as the search continues this morningPictures of TAU officers working on the scene this morningA quiet and residential community has been left rocked after human remains were uncovered last week.

"As we continue to work in the area, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the public for their concern and cooperation so far, and we are mindful this is a disturbing incident for the local community, but I can assure you that since we were made aware, we’ve been pursuing every single line of enquiry to help us find out what has happened.

Tests later confirmed the item was human remains, understood to be part of a torso. Police said it was 'not possible for the victim to have survived' so a murder probe was launched by the Major Incident Team.

 

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