Police have confirmed the human remains found on a nature reserve belonged to a man.
The torso was found wrapped in plastic in the Kersal Wetlands on Thursday, April 4.
Now, officers say that the remains are those of a man, who is "likely to be" over 40 years old, and who "could not have survived", according to forensic investigations.
GMP's Major Incident Team are working around the clock on the case, with forensic specialists, the dog unit and search teams working to try and discover any further evidence.
So far, nothing further than the human remains is yet to have been found.
Chief Superintendent Tony Creely, district commander for Salford, said: “This is a tragic case which is moving at pace and, thanks to forensic tests, we are able to confirm that the victim is a man who could not have survived.
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“At the heart of our investigation is this man and his family. We are using all forensic techniques available to identify him as soon as we can so we are able to support his loved ones during this devastating time.
“I would like to thank the public for their cooperation in the last few days. The presence of our officers and specialist teams will have caused disruption in the local area – and may continue to for some time yet – but we value any information they have been able to pass to us.
“There remain a number of unknowns around this case, but we are working diligently and respectfully to provide answers as soon as we are able. This will take time and we will continue to provide updates of significance when we can.”
Police say anyone who "thinks they may have witnessed something suspicious in the Kersal Dale area over the last few days" should come forward by calling 101 and quoting log number 2695 of April 4, 2024.
Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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