A member of the public called police after discovering the 'unknown item' at the Kersal Dale, in Salford.
Police are believed to be searching for other body parts after a torso was discovered wrapped in plastic at a nature reserve.
The force added it was also currently unable to determine whether the remains belonged to a male or female, or the age of the victim,A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out which police hope will help them to identify the victim. “From forensic inquiry so far, we believe that these remains are likely to have been here for a matter of days. It really is a tragic case.
“We’re speaking to those locals in the area, dog walkers, passers by, or anyone else who might who may have the smallest bit of information.
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