Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a human torso was found at a Salford nature reserve.
The body parts, including the buttocks and torso of a man, were found in clear plastic by a passer-by at the Kersal Dale woodlands on April 4.
Two men, who police say are known to each other, were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (April 25).
Officers stormed a bus on Eccles Old Road and arrested a 42-year-old man.
Later that day a 68-year-old man was arrested on Worsley Road.
Police say they have trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV that led to the arrests.
Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, of GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said: “Our focus now is questioning the men in custody, which could be key to finding answers.
“We are continuing to work round the clock looking through every single line of enquiry that we have established, and you may see further searches in the city over the coming days as we work to leave no stone unturned.
“At the centre of our efforts remains our victim. Our investigation is moving at pace and we are determined to identify him and find out how he has met this tragic outcome.
“This victim could be a father, brother, son, or cousin. He is a man over the age of 40, with white skin tone, believed to be European, and most likely had blonde or light brown hair and blue eyes.
“We still need your help, anyone out there who thinks they know something, or have maybe seen something suspicious in the area – please think about this victim, and a family that will one day hear the most devastating news – come forward for them by calling 101 and quoting log number 2695 of 4 April 2024.
“If you would like to remain anonymous, details can be shared via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”
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