A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a human torso was found wrapped in plastic has been released on bail.
Specialist officers from its forensics units, search teams, underwater divers, and the dog unit have scoured the woodland and wetland for further evidence, but nothing else has been found.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday 6 April, has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.Detective Chief Inspector Andy Naismith of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This is a distressing case, and we understand that the news last Thursday quite rightly caused shockwaves for the people of Salford and further afield in Greater Manchester.
“I want people to be reassured with our large and visible presence in the local area. We continue to search the area thoroughly by utilising specialist departments to increase our capabilities in order to ensure a wide and thorough search of the area.He added that "due to the condition that we found our victim in" officers were relying on forensic work, and the help of locals.
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