BREAKING: Police investigating 'remains' found at Dukinfield Cemetery

Sunday, 15 September 2024 12:01

By Ian Burke @TalkingTurkeyWB

The area around Dukinfield Cemetery has been closed off after reports of 'remains’ being found nearby.

Police arrived at the scene yesterday afternoon (Saturday September 14) after a member of the public stumbled across unspecified objects in woodland, which prompted a large-scale response from GMP.

Officers, including forensic experts, have been there overnight with a presence on Water Street and Prospect Road at the eastern end of the cemetery.

This is a breaking news story with updates added as more information becomes available.

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BREAKING: Police investigating 'remains' found at Dukinfield Cemetery

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