Two men charged with murder after human remains found in parts of Salford
A number of discoveries have been made since initial human remains were found at Kersal Dale
Last updated 29th Apr 2024
Two men have been charged with murder after human remains were found in several parts of Salford.
An initial discovery was made in Kersal Dale Wetlands on 4 April. Officers later found suspected human remains at Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood.
In their latest update, Greater Manchester Police confirmed more suspected human remains were found on Monday morning in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder. They are due to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court on Monday 29 April.
Formal identification is ongoing, but the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s, the force said.
The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police say they are confident they belong to the same victim.
Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jackson said, “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”