Police lock down crematorium and cemetery after 'human remains found nearby'

Police have shut down a cemetery and crematorium amid reports human remains have been found in the area.

A major police presence has been reported at Dukinfield Cemetery in Tameside, Greater Manchester.

One eyewitness said: "There is a major police presence with crime scene investigators.

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"Now the full area is closed down."

Another witness said: "The officer just said they have found remains and couldn’t disclose anything else."

Images from the scene show officers in attendance inside the cemetery and outside. Forensics investigators are also in attendance, it is understood.

Our sister title the Manchester Evening News has approached local police for comment.

It is understood residents have been told about the discovery of "remains". However, the publication reports the remains are historic and a criminal probe won't be carried out.

The cemetery is managed Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, which has also been contacted for comment this afternoon. It and the coroner will now investigate the discovery further, it is said.

The chapel at Dukinfield Cemetery was built in 1865, and is an old building containing many features of architectural interest, as well as space for up to 100 people for services.

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