GMP reopen scene at Kersal Wetlands in response to further reports amidst murder inquiry

Sunday, 21 April 2024 12:45

By David Murphy

On Thursday 5 April, GMP discovered human remains in Kersal Wetlands, Salford. For almost two weeks, they had hundreds of specialist officers and scientists working around the clock to search the area.

On Wednesday 17 April, GMP made the decision to close the scene, but their work has since continued at pace with the parameters of their investigation and search widening.

As a result of enquiries in the area that have developed across the last few days, last night (Saturday 20 April), they reopened a scene on Great Clowes Street and Kersal Wetlands.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes from the Serious Crime Division said: “I understand there has been large public interest in the case, so it is only right that we inform you of our most recent update.

“Whilst our extensive search of the area was completed last week, we have some further enquiries that we are looking to exhaust during the course of the day.

“I would like to reassure you that this is precautionary. Every piece of intelligence we receive is investigated thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned to give us the best chance of finding out who our victim is and what happened to him.

“If you have any information that you would like to share with us, or any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to my officers at the scene.

“At this stage, we are expecting to be at the scene for several hours, but there should be no disruption to the wider community. I would like to thank residents once again for their patience and cooperation in assisting us in our investigation. We will keep people informed as soon as we have more updates to share.”

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