Area closed off after ‘human remains’ found near cemetery
A cemetery has been swarmed by police as ‘human remains’ were discovered in Greater Manchester.
An area outside Dukinfield Crematorium and Cemetery on Tower Street, Tameside, appears to be closed down.
It is understood that residents were informed that human remains were found in the vicinity.
Officers were seen outside the cemetery throughout Saturday afternoon and still in the evening.
They remain in the area this morning with several police vehicles seen on Tower Street.
One eyewitness said there has been a ‘major police presence with crime scene investigators’ at Dukinfield Cemetery.
They added: ‘Now the full area is closed down.’
Another eyewitness said: ‘The officer just said they have found remains and could not disclose anything else.’
It is believed the remains discovered were historic.
Metro.co.uk has contacted Greater Manchester Police for a comment.
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