A murder investigation has been initiated following the discovery of unidentified human remains in a nature reserve in Salford.

The incident unfolded on Kersal Dale, near the Kersal Wetlands, when a member of the public stumbled upon an unknown item wrapped in plastic at approximately 5:50 pm yesterday (April 4). Upon examination by a pathologist, it was determined that the item contained human remains, with confirmation that survival for the victim was not possible. Subsequently, Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team launched a murder probe into the matter.

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