Two men arrested for ‘murder’ after headless human torso was found wrapped in plastic at Salford nature reserve

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a headless human torso was found wrapped in plastic.

The victim, who cops say is a man in his 40s, was brutally dismembered and dumped at a Salford nature reserve, in Manchester.

His body was horrifically discovered in Kersal Dale wooded area on April 4 - with forensics combing the area.

After launching a murder probe, Greater Manchester Police today stormed a bus in the city, where they arrested a man, 42, on suspicion of murder.

Shortly after, officers raided a property on Worsley Road where another man, 68, was also arrested on suspicion of murder.

Both men are known to each other, police say.

The victim has still not been able to be identified - with the force scrambling to find out who he is so they can inform loved ones.

Police say he is white, believed to be European, and most likely had blonde or light brown hair with blue eyes.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes of GMP said: “Today’s arrests are undoubtedly a significant step in our investigation, and our focus now is questioning the men in custody, which could be key to finding answers.

“We are continuing to work round the clock looking through every single line of enquiry that we have established, and you may see further searches in the city over the coming days as we work to leave no stone unturned.

“At the centre of our efforts, remains our victim. Our investigation is moving at pace, and we are determined to identify him and find out how he has met this tragic outcome.

“This victim could be a father, brother, son, or cousin. He is a man over the age of 40, with white skin tone, believed to be European, and most likely had blonde or light brown hair and blue eyes.

“We continue to appeal to anyone missing a loved one who matches this description to come forward.

“We are by no means finished with our investigation; we are still in the early stages of finding out what has happened but please be reassured that we are making good progress.

“We still need your help, anyone out there who thinks they know something, or have maybe seen something suspicious in the area – please think about this victim, and a family that will one day hear the most devastating news"

Anyone with information can contact cops on 101 quoting log number 2695 of April 4, 2024.

Details can also be shared through independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.