Human bone found in Tameside

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind a human bone being discovered in Stalybridge.

It was found at Chadwick Dam on Mellor Road at about 17:30 on Saturday (24th Feburary 2018).

Officers say the bone, which is now believed to be a left femur, has been sent off for DNA testing and carbon dating.

Detective Inspective Dave Loughlin, from GMP’s Tameside borough, said:

“We are doing everything we can to not only understand how this bone came to be here but also who it belonged to.

“While we are waiting on the test results we will continue our enquiries but ultimately, a lot of the key information we need will be in those results which unfortunately do take time to come back.

“We are aware of speculation about the bone, particularly discoloration. Until we have the test results we are not in any position to confirm what happened. Lots of circumstances could result in discoloration, including decomposition because of damp conditions.

“We know this is a particularly popular spot with dog walkers and people fishing, so I would urge anyone who may have any information to call police.”

Information can be passed on to police by calling 101 quoting reference number 1575 of 24/02/18, of the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.