Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man’s body was found in Salford.

The body of a man was found by police on land between Broughton Cricket and Rugby Club and Great Cheetham Street West around 2.35am last Thursday, December 7.

No formal identification has been made at this stage.

Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Smith, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Firstly, I would like to reassure the public that we are working hard to ascertain the full details that led to a man being found deceased.

“This is undoubtedly a very distressing time for the residents in the Salford area.

“Everything is being done to make a formal identification of the man, so we can inform their family and they can be laid to rest.”

The two men arrested have been released on bail pending further investigation.

Salford police are appealing to anyone with any information, or relevant footage such as mobile, doorbell, CCTV or dashcam to contact them on 0161 856 3635, quoting log number 218 of 07/12/2023.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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