Neighbours shocked after man's body chopped up and dumped in three locations

Residents have described their shock as it emerged a neighbour was potentially murdered before his remains were dumped at three locations across Salford.

Shockwaves rippled through the neighbourhood after police confirmed that various remains of a man's body, initially discovered in Kersal Dale on 4 April, were subsequently found at two additional locations: Blackleach Country Park reservoir and Linnyshaw Colliery Woods in Walkden.

Following the charging of two individuals with murder on Monday afternoon, authorities disclosed the discovery of further suspected human remains in an alley near train tracks off Worsley Road in Eccles. It had been earlier established by detectives that the deceased and the two accused shared a semi-detached house on Worsley Road in Winton, which has been under forensic examination for five days.

On Monday, Worsley Road residents expressed their astonishment upon learning from the police that the victim likely met his end at the residence towards March's close. The trio residing at the address, described as diligent men of Polish descent, kept to themselves, according to neighbours.

A local, opting to remain anonymous, shared with the Manchester Evening News: "They were quiet neighbours. I didn't have many interactions with them. They were in and out at different times of the day."

The neighbour confirmed that all three men were of Polish heritage, stating: "We never had any problems with them."

He revealed that the trio had resided at the property for around five years and seemed to be employed in the retail sector.

"They were dead quiet. We never heard anything from them. We used to say hello to one of them," he shared, describing the situation as 'a really strange set of events'. The neighbour confessed it was 'unsettling' to discover police confirmation of a man's death at the residence towards the end of March.

Another local resident mentioned accepting several parcels for a man living at the house who later collected them. "He kept himself to himself," the resident noted.

The extensive police investigation was initiated when a passer-by discovered the lower back, buttocks, and a thigh of a man wrapped in cellophane, clearly visible near a footpath in Kersale Dale wetlands on April 4.

Further body parts were found by a dog walker at Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, in Walkden, on Saturday evening. A mile away at Blackleach Reservoir, additional remains were unearthed by police divers.

Police also established a fourth scene at a commercial unit on Mitchell Street in Bury, although detectives emphasised there was no evidence of criminal activity at this location.

On Monday afternoon, Greater Manchester Police announced that Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder. They were scheduled to appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court on Monday afternoon.

Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Jackson stated: "We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset."

"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. Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over."

"The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst 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."

Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.