Police flood Kersal Dale as searches continue weeks after human torso found

Police have reopened the scene on Kersal Dale following further enquiries after human remains were discovered which sparked a murder investigation.

A huge search began after a walker found remains in a wooded area at around 5.50pm on Thursday, April 4. Just off a footpath, they reported that they had found the lower body parts of a man wrapped in multiple sheets of cellophane.

Specialist officers remained at the scene in the Kersal Wetlands until April 16, following a number of appeals to the public.

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As a result of further enquiries in the area, the scene was reopened last night on Great Clowes Street and Kersal Wetlands, police have said.

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