Police have shared pictures of tattoos as part of an appeal for help to identify a man who was found dead in woodland in Salford.
Discovery in Worsley woodland
Officers were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a man in the woodland area near Newearth Road in Worsley at around 10.45am on Monday (October 5). Paramedics also attended the scene, but the man died.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Following the incident, a file was passed to the coroner and extensive checks were carried out to try and identify the man.
Distinctive tattoos released
His identity remains unknown, police said. On Wednesday (October 7) police shared pictures of a number of distinctive tattoos the man had in a bid to identify him and find his loved ones.
As well as the three pictured, he also had a Scorpio on his left shoulder blade, the initial J on his right arm and a mixture of wording in the middle of his chest. The man is described as a white male of medium build, aged in his mid-30s.
Appeal for information
He had a ginger/grey coloured beard with a buzzcut hairstyle. He was wearing a black beanie, a black gilet, a black Hugo Boss t-shirt with white piping around the neck and black jeans. He was also wearing grey and black Nike P-6000 trainers, officers added in the appeal.
Anyone who recognises the tattoos, or thinks they know someone who matches the description of the man, has been urged to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Jamie Heaton of Salford CID said: “We have made extensive enquiries to try and identify this man to let his loved ones know however his identity remains known. We are now hoping that someone may be able to recognise the description we have released or the distinctive tattoos we have provided images of.
“If you believe you know the identity of this man, we would urge you to get in touch with ourselves. Information can be reported via 101 quoting log 1037 of 05.10.26.”
Information can also be reported via the GMP website or through LiveChat. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
