More crime scenes opened in ‘breakthrough’ as ​​police hunt for body parts in torso murder investigation

Police investigating a torso dumped in a nature reserve have opened a number of new crime scenes after a breakthrough in the case.

A passerby made the grisly discovery of a man’s backside, buttocks and thighs in clear plastic Kersal Dale Wetlands in Salford on April 4. Officers believe the victim was a white male over the age of 40 who had been dead for only a short time. matter of days.

According to Greater Manchester Police, four scenes are currently in place on Worsley Road in Winton, Greater Manchester, Blackleach Reservoir and Linneyshaw Colliery Wood in Salford and Mitchell Street in Bury. Detective Inspector Lewis Hughes, from GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “As we continue to close the net on this investigation and bring more information to light, I would like to reassure our communities that we are doing everything we can to ensure that every obtain available piece of available information. proof.

“Our investigation to date has been a far-reaching and arduous process, sifting through hundreds of hours of CCTV and recording various accounts from the public about the circumstances. The four scenes should ensure that we investigate thoroughly and continue our good progress, and that we remain committed to keeping you informed if 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 investigations.

Mr Hughes added that police are still appealing to local communities for anything suspicious they may have seen, heard or witnessed at the crime scene. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log number 2695 of 04/04/2024, and information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.