More human remains reveal second victim at demolished mill in Oldham - latest updates

More human remains have been found at a demolished mill in Oldham, indicating a second victim.

The first remains were uncovered by demolition workers at the site at the Bismark House Mill on Bower Street on Saturday. This came two months after a fire ripped through the building.

Police - who declared a major incident on Monday afternoon - and fire crews have been searching for the possibility of further bodies. Now, more remains have been found.

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Officers believe they indicate a second victim. Police said they 'remain conscious' of the report they received on Thursday, that four Vietnamese nationals were missing and may have been involved in a fire.

They are continuing to try and contact potential family members in Vietnam. Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes said: “We are carrying out an extensive search of the remnants of the mill to ensure any further human remains are recovered in a way which is respectful to both the deceased and the bereaved.

"Meanwhile, our Major Incident Team are continuing to liaise with partner agencies to ensure potential family members in Vietnam are fully informed and supported.

“Though we’ve now recovered human remains to suggest that at least two people were in the mill during the fire, we remain conscious of the report we received, on Thursday 21 July 2022, that four Vietnamese nationals were missing and may have been involved in a fire.

“Alongside the search and recovery efforts, extensive enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire. Any criminal offences identified as part of this will be progressed immediately and appropriately.

“It is fundamental that