Salford nature reserve cordoned off as human remains found by police

Police cordon off an area of the Kersal Wetlands A murder investigation has been launched after human remains were found wrapped in plastic at a nature reserve in Manchester. The remains were discovered in the woods at the Kersal Wetlands in Salford by a member of the public, who discovered an ‘unknown item wrapped in plastic’ and notified police. A pathologist and detectives attended the scene and confirmed it was in fact human remains, GMP said.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, of GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: ‘I want to assure the local community that although this is a disturbing and unsettling find, we have a large visible presence in the area to complete inquiries, provide reassurance and to listen to any concerns. ‘I encourage anyone who may have relevant information to speak to these officers.

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