POLICE INVESTIGATING SUSPECTED HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED ON SADDLEWORTH MOORS

Police forensics officers are currently investigating suspected human remains which have been uncovered upon Saddleworth Moor.

The discovery came after an author who had been searching for evidence of the burial place of moors murderer victim Keith Bennett, contact police to say he had discovered a human skull.

Police stress that no formal identification has so far taken place and it could be several weeks before a DNA match can be ascertained.

Police remain at the location as the investigation continues.

GMP Force Review Officer Martin Bottomley said:

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“At around 11.25am on Thursday 29 September 2022, Greater Manchester Police was contacted by the representative of an author who has been researching the murder of Keith Bennett, a victim of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Following direct contact with the author, we were informed that he had discovered what he believes are potential human remains in a remote location on the Moors and he agreed to meet with officers yesterday afternoon to elaborate on his find and direct us to a site of interest.

“The site was assessed late last night and, this morning, specialist officers have begun initial exploration activity. We are in the very early stages of assessing the information which has been brought to our attention but have made the decision to act on it in line with a normal response to a report of this kind.

“It is far too early to be certain whether human remains have been discovered and this is expected to take some time.

“We have always said that GMP would act on any significant information which may lead to the recovery of Keith and reunite him with his family. As such, we have informed his brother of the potential development - he does not wish to be contacted at this time and asks that his privacy is respected.”