Police discover human remains in Peter Baglin search

Police searching for the missing grandad from Salford, Peter Baglin, have found human remains.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Aid Unit made the discovery on Saturday March 4th at around 10:48am, following a further search of the area around the Bridgewater Canal in Boothstown, Salford.

The remains are yet to be formally identified, however Peter’s next of kin have been informed. Specialist officers are continuing to support the family and their loved ones through this difficult time. The death is currently being treated as unexplained while enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.

Peter’s wife Michelle had organised several searches for him in the weeks since he went missing over two months ago, with the help of more than 200 volunteers. The discovery has come after the force announced on March 2nd that they would be stepping up their search efforts in a bid to find the missing grandad who had ‘disappeared’ after going for a walk on the  evening of December 28th.

Peter, 55, was last sighted on CCTV footage at a Texaco petrol station at 7.38pm along the East Lancashire Road as he purchased a small bottle of whiskey. He last spoke to his wife Michelle at 8.15pm, telling her that he was going for a walk along the Bridgewater Canal, and that he loved her and would be home soon. The following day police found his phone, keys and bank card at the bottom of the embankment.

His family have been left heartbroken, with no answers as to what happened to him ever since. 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.”