Human remains found near Albert Royds Street

Date published: 21 April 2015


Human remains were found in a small wooded area near Albert Royds Street, Rochdale at about 9.30am today (Tuesday 21 April).

A forensic examination was carried out on a skull and further human remains were found.

It is unclear exactly how long the remains have been there.

An investigation has been launched and a team of Crime Scene Investigators are at the scene.

Inquiries are on going.

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