Police are investigating the discovery of bones found in a garden yesterday (Thursday) afternoon.
A scene remains in place at Fourth Avenue, Limeside, while officers assess the bones.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers are investigating following reports of suspected bones being discovered in a garden on Fourth Avenue, Oldham, at around 3.30pm yesterday afternoon (July 17).
" A scene remains in place and enquiries are currently ongoing.”
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