'No stone to be left unturned in the search for truth' says Andy Burnham after human remains found at fire ravaged Oldham mill
25.07.2022 - 23:29
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Andy Burnham says "no stone will be left unturned" during the investigation into a tragedy at a mill in Oldham. A major incident has been declared after human remains were found at Bismark House Mill in the Derker area of the town.
The grim discovery was made by demolition workers at the site on Bower Street on Saturday, July 23. It was previously the scene of a huge fire in May which crews spent four days tackling. At that stage there was no indication anyone was inside.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have now confirmed that they received a report on Thursday, July 21, that four Vietnamese nationals were missing and may have been involved in a fire.
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Detectives say they suspect the discovery is connected to the missing people and are currently trying to contact their families in Vietnam.
So far one body has been discovered with a multi-agency search for any potential further remains at the site now underway.
“The number of bodies found may change based on the progress of the work over the coming days," Det Spt Lewis Hughes from GMP said today (Monday).
Mayor of Greater Manchester Mr Burnham also oversees both the fire service and the police in his roles as Fire Commissioner and Police and Crime Commissioner for the region.
In a statement released this evening, he promised both organisations would be "working together and leaving no stone unturned in the hunt for the truth."
“The whole of Greater will be Manchester deeply saddened and shocked to hear this news and particularly the community in Oldham" he said.
“Above all else, my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased in what