Police investigating a torso found dumped in a nature reserve have opened a number of new crime scenes after a breakthrough in the case.
A passer-by made the grisly discovery of a male’s bottom of the back, buttocks and thigh in clear plastic Kersal Dale Wetlands in Salford on April 4. Officers believe the victim was a white man aged over 40, who had only been dead for a matter of days.
Four scenes are currently in place at Worsley Road in Winton, Greater Manchester, Blackleach Reservoir and Linneyshaw Colliery Wood in Salford and Mitchell Street in Bury, according to Greater Manchester Police. Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, of GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “As we close the net further on this investigation and uncover more intelligence, I want to reassure our communities we are doing everything in our power to ensure we obtain every available bit of available evidence.
“Our investigation so far has been a far-reaching and painstaking process, trawling through hundreds of hours of CCTV alongside recording several accounts from the public around the circumstances. The four scenes in place are to make sure we investigate thoroughly and continue with our good progress and remain committed on keeping you updated as and when we make further developments.”
Two men, aged 42 and 68 from Salford, who were arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday remain in custody for further questioning, the force said. A 20-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of murder was later released on bail pending further inquiries.
Mr Hughes added the force is still appealing to local communities for anything suspicious they may have seen, heard or witnessed in the crime scene areas. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log number 2695 of 04/04/2024, and information can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.