Human remains have been found at a mill in Greater Manchester following a fire as police declared a major incident.
Officers say four Vietnamese people are missing and may have been involved in the blaze at the site two months ago.
It took firefighters four days to put out the 7 May blaze and at the time it was thought no one was inside Bismark House Mill, Bower Street, in Oldham.
But last Thursday, police received a report that four Vietnamese people were missing and could have been caught up in the fire.
And on Saturday, human body parts were discovered by demolition workers.
Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Rob Potts, said: “Victims and the bereaved are at the forefront of our investigations into deaths.
“As such, whilst work is ongoing to confirm the identity of the deceased, we are liaising with partner agencies to ensure potential family members in Vietnam are fully informed and supported.
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“This news will understandably impact both the local and wider community.
“I can reassure members of the public that this has been declared a major incident to ensure both GMP and partner agencies respond to this incident in the most effective way and that specialist officers are following every line of enquiry to confirm the identity of the deceased, if anyone else was inside the mill during the fire, and the full circumstances surrounding that fire.
“Any criminal offences identified as part of their investigation will be immediately and appropriately progressed.
“On behalf of the investigation team, I appeal to anyone with information to contact them directly or, anonymously, via Crimestoppers. They’re particularly interested in hearing from anyone who knows how the building was being used in the lead up to the seventh of May or who has information about the fire itself.”
