Human skull found in bushes outside hotel
INVESTIGATORS have confirmed that remains found outside an abandoned hotel are human.
The skull was discovered by a couple, who were filming for a paranormal-themed YouTube channel, around Egerton just after midnight on Monday.
Forensic investigators are now working to establish the age of the skull and how long it has been there.
According to Greater Manchester Police, they are not thought to be linked to any other investigations at this stage – but officers say they are ‘keeping an open mind.’
A search of the undergrowth surrounding the derelict hotel where the skull was found is continuing.
At this stage they have not yet uncovered anything further.
No arrests have been made.
Detective Inspector Debbie Hurst, of Greater Manchester Police’s Bolton CID, said there is no wider threat to the public.
“This was a very surprising discovery made in the early hours of Monday morning and we have been working ever since to establish the circumstances here,” she said.
“What we do know is that the item found has been confirmed to be a human skull, but it is still unknown how old the skull is and how long it has been at the location.
“These enquiries by specialist forensic officers are ongoing and will be determined in due course.
“By the very nature of this discovery, we do understand some concern in the community and of course the sheer intrigue that this investigation brings with it, however we are confident that there is no threat to the public and that this isn’t currently linked to any other ongoing investigations.” Police were called to a report of a suspicious item being found off Blackburn Road, Egerton, at around 12.35am. Officers attended and found what they described as ‘possible human remains’ in the undergrowth outside the hotel.
GMP say these remains have since been confirmed by forensic officers as a human skull.