Police have found human remains near a canal after a man went missing.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers found human remains near the Bridgewater Canal in Boothstown, Salford, at just before 11am yesterday (Saturday).

The force's Tactical Aid Unit had been searching the area around the canal.

This comes after Salford man Peter Baglin went missing, having been last seen on the evening of December 28 last year.

Although the remains haven’t been formally identified, Peter’s next of kin have been informed and specialist officers are continuing to support the family, GMP say.

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Police are currently treating the death as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the surrounding circumstances.

Detective Inspector Michael Sharples of the GMP Salford District said: "Though we are not currently in a position to confirm this is Peter, our thoughts remain with his wife Michelle and his loved ones.

"We understand that the last two months have been extremely difficult for them and this continues to be a distressing time for all of Peter’s loved ones.

"Search teams, made up of GMP personnel and colleagues from partner agencies - such as the National Police Air Service, North West Underwater Search Team and Mountain Rescue – have worked extensively to try and find Peter.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has assisted to date, and also to confirm that our enquiries will not stop until we have found the necessary answers for Peter’s loved ones, for our investigation and for coronial proceedings."