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Cops have given a major update on a headless human torso found wrapped in plastic.
The torso was found in the Kersal Wetlands in Salford on Thursday evening.
A headless human torso was found in the Kersal Wetlands in SalfordCredit: Getty
Forensic officers in the wetlandsCredit: PA
Cops searching the wetlands in SalfordCredit: PA
A forensic probe has now revealed that the torso belonged to a man likely to be older than 40.
The examination also found that the man had only been deceased for a matter of days.
Cops in Salford are now working to identify the man so they can inform and support his loved ones.
Chief Superintendent Tony Creely said: "This is a tragic case which is moving at pace.
"Thanks to forensic tests, we are able to confirm that the victim is a man who could not have survived.
"At the heart of our investigation is this man and his family.
"We are using all forensic techniques available to identify him as soon as we can so we are able to support his loved ones during this devastating time.
“I would like to thank the public for their cooperation in the last few days.
"The presence of our officers and specialist teams will have caused disruption in the local area and may continue to for some time yet.
"But we value any information they have been able to pass to us.
"There remain a number of unknowns around this case, but we are working diligently and respectfully to provide answers as soon as we are able.
"This will take time and we will continue to provide updates of significance when we can."
Cops have asked anyone who thinks they may have seen something suspicious in the Kersal Dale area over the past days to come forward.
If you saw something, call 101 quoting log number 2695 of 4 April 2024.
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.