More human remains reveal second victim at demolished Oldham mill

Bismark House Mill in Oldham. Image: Google Maps.

More human remains have been found at a demolished mill in Oldham, which indicate a second victim.

The first remains were uncovered by demolition workers at the site at the Bismark House Mill on Bower Street on Saturday - two months after a fire ripped through the building. 

Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Monday and fire crews have been continuing a search for the possibility of further bodies. 

On Wednesday afternoon (27 July), they confirmed that specialist officers have found more human remains. 

Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes said: “We are carrying out an extensive search of the remnants of the mill to ensure any further human remains are recovered in a way which is respectful to both the deceased and the bereaved. Meanwhile, our Major Incident Team are continuing to liaise with partner agencies to ensure potential family members in Vietnam are fully informed and supported.

“Though we’ve now recovered human remains to suggest that at least two people were in the mill during the fire, we remain conscious of the report we received, on Thursday 21 July 2022, that four Vietnamese nationals were missing and may have been involved in a fire.

“Alongside the search and recovery efforts, extensive enquiries are being carried out to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire. Any criminal offences identified as part of this will be progressed immediately and appropriately.

“It is fundamental that those involved in this incident are provided with honest and accurate information at all times. We are, sadly, aware that speculative and inaccurate information has been reported but can reassure those affected that Greater Manchester Police will provide updates at appropriate times, having verified the information and followed the correct procedures.”

Anyone who is concerned about a missing loved one or who has information about the circumstances surrounding the fire, including activity at the premises before 7 May, should contact the Major Incident Room on UK callers: 0800 051 4675. International callers: (+44) 0207 459 4500.

Information can also be submitted via the Major Incident Public Portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

Anyone who would like to remain anonymous can share information via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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