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A murder investigation is underway after human remains were found near Manchester United’s academy training ground.
A member of the public found the remains wrapped in plastic in woodland in Kersal Dale in Salford on Thursday. The Cliff Facility, where United used to train and where the academy is now based, has reportedly been sealed off.
Detectives and a pathologist confirmed human remains were found and police have since been searching the rest of the woodland. Greater Manchester Police said efforts to find out who the victim was have been unsuccessful, no arrests have been made, and a murder investigation has begun.
Police say a post-mortem examination will take place in the hope of identifying the victim. However, officers are not expecting the examination to reveal a cause of death as the full body has not yet been found. Further updates from the force are expected.