Authorities in Tameside have ruled there is 'no criminality' after human remains and bones were discovered.

Greater Manchester Police has been responding to an incident on Park Road in Dukinfield today (Sunday, September 15) after suspected human remains were found.

Officers were seen carrying out enquiries across the area, including in Dukinfield Cemetery. 

The force said the investigation has now concluded and it has been determined there is no criminality.

The human remains found were from a historical burial site that had been disturbed by wildlife.

Detective Inspector Christoper Dean from GMP's Tameside district said: “I would like to thank the general public and the local community for their patience and understanding while we carried out our investigations in Dukinfield this morning and into the afternoon.

“Our enquiries alongside Tameside Council and the Coroner’s Office have concluded that no criminality has taken place and these bones have resurfaced due to wildlife in the local area.

“We will continue to work with the local authority and our officers will continue to assist them with scene management.”