Greater Manchester Police has announced that detectives are currently investigating the discovery of a human skull outside an abandoned hotel in Bolton.
Following a discovery by so-called urban explorers, police were called at around 12.35am on Monday 1st March to a report of a suspicious item found in the hotel’s grounds off Blackburn Road in the suburb of Egerton, and attending officers found possible human remains in the undergrowth, which forensic officers have since confirmed is a human skull.
Enquiries are now confirmed to be underway to ascertain how the skull came to be in the area.
But it has been said that investigators do not believe that this is linked to any other investigations at this stage and are keeping an open mind.
Forensic analysis is ongoing at the scene to establish the age of the skull and how long it has been there for – both of which currently remain unclear – and specialist officers are continuing to search for any further evidence, but are yet to uncover anything further.
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No arrests have been made and there is no threat to the wider public.
#INCIDENT | Detectives are investigating the discovery of a human skull outside an abandoned hotel in the #Egerton area of #Bolton in the early hours of Monday morning.
It is not understood to be linked to any investigations at this time.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) March 2, 2021
Speaking on the ongoing investigation, Detective Inspector Debbie Hurst – of GMP’s Bolton CID – said: “This was a very surprising discovery made in the early hours of Monday morning and we have been working ever since to establish the circumstances here.
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“What we do know is that the item found has been confirmed to be a human skull, but it is still unknown how old the skull is and how long it has been at the location for.
“These enquiries by specialist forensic officers are ongoing and will be determined in due course.
“By the very nature of this discovery, we do understand some concern in the community and of course the sheer intrigue that this investigation brings with it, however we are confident that there is no threat to the public and that this isn’t currently linked to any other ongoing investigations.
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“We are keen to establish the facts as soon as we can, but the work that is ongoing must be conducted thoroughly and properly before we get to that stage.
“If anyone has any information about this discovery that could aid our enquiries we ask that they make contact with police.”
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You can find more information via the Greater Manchester Police website here.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
Featured image: Supplied – Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
The Manc -
2nd March 2021 
