Kersal Dale murder probe LIVE: Greater Manchester Police searches continue after more human remains uncovered - latest updates

Police searches are continuing this morning after more human remains were uncovered in a major murder investigation in Salford.

An investigation was launched on April 4 after a passer-by found a lower back, buttocks and a thigh wrapped in multiple sheets of cellophane at Kersal Dale. A 12-day search of the area commenced, with a huge cordon in place and search teams out for almost two weeks in a bid to identify the victim.

Over this weekend, four separate police cordons were put in place at Blackleach Country Park in Walkden, Worsley Road in Winton, Linnyshaw Colliery Wood also in Salford and Mitchell Street in Bury. Greater Manchester Police revealed that further human remains had been found.

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Body parts were found by divers in the the reservoir at Blackleach Country Park, with further remains also uncovered by a dog walker 'in a package' at Linnyshaw Colliery Wood. Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, senior investigating officer in the investigation, said police were 'very confident' that they were the same victim.

Police revealed that the victim is thought to be a man in his 60s from Salford. Although formal ID has not yet taken place, his family have been informed of the discovery and are currently being supported by specialist officers.

Det Sup Hughes said that it is thought the victim was residing in the same house as the suspects in Winton, although they were not related. He was also revealed that the victim had likely died at the house in late March.

Two men - a 42-year-old and 68-year-old - were arrested earlier this week on suspicion of murder. They remain in extended custody for further questioning