More "suspected" human remains have been found this morning, Monday, and two men have been charged as a murder investigation moves forward.

The latest discovery has been found in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road in Eccles.

This follows earlier discoveries of remains at Kersal Dale, near Prestwich, Blackleach Reservoir in Walkden and Colliery Wood in Salford over the past three weeks.

Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have now been charged with murder.

They are due to appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court this afternoon, Monday.

Formal identification is ongoing, but the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s.

The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but Greater Manchester Police are confident they belong to the same victim.

Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jackson said, “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks.

“It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.

“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news.

“They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.

“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.

“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue.

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"Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.

“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.

“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation.

“I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”