![There remain a number of unknowns in this case](https://cdn.magzter.com/1583747695/1712450371/articles/6TIDE86pW1712481396961/THERE-REMAIN-A-NUMBER-OF-UNKNOWNS-IN-THIS-CASE.jpg)
DISMEMBERED body parts found at a nature reserve belong to a man 'likely to be older than 40, detectives have revealed.
Police say they are now using 'all forensic techniques available' to identify the victim and inform his family, as a major murder probe continues.
The gruesome discovery was made at Kersal Wetlands on Thursday afternoon when a passer-by reported an 'unknown item' wrapped in plastic. It was later confirmed to be a human torso.
Forensic investigators, teams and the dog unit have been 'working round the clock' and remain at the scene, but so far no other remains have been discovered. Police say the man had been deceased for 'only a matter of days! Further enquiries - including DNA tests - are being carried out in a bid to identify the victim.
This story is from the April 07, 2024 edition of MEN on Sunday.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the April 07, 2024 edition of MEN on Sunday.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![Matthijs may be the man to strengthen centre back at](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/dUaoquNr71719732966226/MATTHIJS-MAY-BE-THE-MAN-TO-STRENGTHEN-CENTRE-BACK-AT.jpg)
Matthijs may be the man to strengthen centre back at
MANCHESTER United continue to be linked with players as the transfer window starts to gain momentum and Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.
![Clarity over De Bruyne key in three main transfer jobs Pr](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/kFyMKazG81719732764493/CLARITY-OVER-DE-BRUYNE-KEY-IN-THREE-MAIN-TRANSFER-JOBS-PR.jpg)
Clarity over De Bruyne key in three main transfer jobs Pr
MANCHESTER City's summer transfer activity has yet to get going as the Blues bide their time in the market.
![North left behind in levelling up shortfall](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/i5hLa5quT1719732667765/NORTH-LEFT-BEHIND-IN-LEVELLING-UP-SHORTFALL.jpg)
North left behind in levelling up shortfall
RISHI Sunak was greeted with an unwelcome front page on Friday as he travelled to Teesside on the campaign trail. The Northern Echo's splash tells readers the North East is \"still left behind\".
![Life has stopped since my Kennie was killed](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/aHsPfgqHB1719732532408/LIFE-HAS-STOPPED-SINCE-MY-KENNIE-WAS-KILLED.jpg)
Life has stopped since my Kennie was killed
As killers are found guilty, mum tells of family's agony after 16-year-old's death
![Killer left mum's ex-partner to die in a pool of blood](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/G89H7Q_q91719732319651/KILLER-LEFT-MUMS-EXPARTNER-TO-DIE-IN-A-POOL-OF-BLOOD.jpg)
Killer left mum's ex-partner to die in a pool of blood
Murderer is told he could spend rest of his life in prison
!['The Eiffel Tower of cuisine!'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/Rb1irg6Q91719731236816/THE-EIFFEL-TOWER-OF-CUISINE.jpg)
'The Eiffel Tower of cuisine!'
National newspaper critic lavishes praise on restaurant
![Tragic mums in call to get tough on knife crime](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/X76SB_Dmf1719731028491/TRAGIC-MUMS-IN-CALL-TO-GET-TOUGH-ON-KNIFE-CRIME.jpg)
Tragic mums in call to get tough on knife crime
Families of young victims say they feel let down' by Government's failure to act
![Ex-cop who tried to kill girlfriend in prison move](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/nz16gaozP1719730927084/EXCOP-WHO-TRIED-TO-KILL-GIRLFRIEND-IN-PRISON-MOVE.jpg)
Ex-cop who tried to kill girlfriend in prison move
Probe after claims prisoner and guard had an ‘inappropriate relationship’
![Family's joy as missing teenager is found safe](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/dkMa1bNlJ1719730810373/FAMILYS-JOY-AS-MISSING-TEENAGER-IS-FOUND-SAFE.jpg)
Family's joy as missing teenager is found safe
A TEENAGER who went missing has been found safe and well and was set to return home to Oldham, his mum confirmed.
![Appeal as dog is abandoned tied to railings](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21199/1749952/cUDf4oDBU1719730739647/APPEAL-AS-DOG-IS-ABANDONED-TIED-TO-RAILINGS.jpg)
Appeal as dog is abandoned tied to railings
THE RSPCA is investigating after a 'starved and skeletal' dog was found abandoned tied to railings at a park.