Detectives investigating the murder of a 67-year-old man whose body parts were found in a Salford nature reserve have cordoned off a new search area.
The investigation began after a passerby found a dismembered abdomen in Kersal Wetlands on 4 April.
On 30 April he was named as Stuart Everett, who is believed to have died at an address in the Winton area of the city at the end of March. Parts of his body were subsequently found in four different areas of the city.
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski, 68, and Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, both of Eccles, have been charged with murder.
On 28 April, more human remains were found in two other locations: Blackleach reservoir and Linnyshaw Colliery Woods.
In mid-May detectives undertook searches of Boggart Hole Clough in north Manchester and land near to Walkden and Patricroft train stations.
On 29 May it was announced that the search scene at Boggart Hole Clough had been closed after detectives made significant recoveries. Another scene in Parr Fold Park in Worsley, Salford, was then opened.
This week detectives opened another new search scene at Buile Hill Park in Salford after being guided by CCTV footage.
Det Supt Lewis Hughes, from Greater Manchester police’s serious crime division, said: “We are three months into our investigation into the death of Stuart Everett and our thoughts continue to remain with his family. We are keeping them updated in every stage of our investigation.
“So far, we have conducted searches of 16 locations across Salford and Manchester to find more evidence that supports our inquiries in finding out how Stuart came to his death.
“We have said since the start that we will be thorough in our approach to searching any locations of significance to the investigation and this will continue.”
He promised continued efforts “to search for more evidence, investigate any lines of inquiry and support Stuart’s family”.
A statement issued by Everett’s family described him as a “unique and endearing character who always put his family and many friends first”.
“He loved his food, his garden, his music and a flutter on the horses, we have been overwhelmed with the messages of support and are thankful that so many people thought so much of him.
“He did not deserve to die the way he did and will be eternally missed.”
