Police have confirmed that the suspected human remains found in a Tameside cemetery are in fact from an historical burial ground that had been disturbed by wildlife
The police investigation on Park Road near Dukinfield cemetery has now concluded after establishing that there has been no criminality
Detective Inspector Christoper Dean from our Tameside district said: “I would like to thank the general public and the local community for their patience and understanding while we carried out our investigations in Dukinfield this morning and into the afternoon.
“Our enquiries alongside Tameside Council and the Coroner’s Office have concluded that no criminality has taken place and these bones have resurfaced due to wildlife in the local area.
“We will continue to work with the local authority and our officers will continue to assist them with scene management.”
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