the remains were found at Kersal Dale in Salford on 4 April
By Marc Waddington & Tom Mullen
BBC News
Two men have been charged with murder after a man’s torso was found wrapped in plastic at a nature reserve.
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, both of Worsley Road, Eccles, are due to appear before magistrates later, police said.
A murder inquiry was launched when the remains were found on wetlands at Kersal Dale in Salford on 4 April.
Police have said they are believed to belong to a man in his 60s and his next of kin have been informed.
Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jackson said: “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.”
A huge search of the area was launched after the torso – consisting of the bottom of the back, buttocks and thigh – was first discovered.
‘Far from over’
On Saturday a further package containing body parts was found at Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, before police said more remains had been discovered at Blackleach Reservoir, also in Salford, on Sunday.
A search was also conducted at an industrial lock-up in Bury, while body parts were also discovered close to a railway line near Worsley Road in Eccles, where officers had been seen searching a house over the weekend.
Detectives have said they believe all the body parts belong to the same victim.
They are yet to name him, but have said all three men were believed to have lived in the same property.
Police have been carrying out searches across the wider area
ACC Jackson added that despite the charges “our work is far from over”.
She added: “The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week while 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.”
Mr Polchowski and Mr Majerkiewicz are due to appear before magistrates at Tameside Magistrates’ Court later.
Why not follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk
Related Internet Links
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
