Man Missing Since January Identified After Remains Found Near M67 Motorway

Human remains found near M67 motorway identified as man missing since January. Family mourns as police confirm identity.

Editorial Desk

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tameside, United Kingdom — A man who disappeared in January has been identified following the discovery of human remains near a major motorway in Greater Manchester.

The remains, found by bridge inspectors on Monday, August 3, were confirmed to belong to Ajani Campbell, a Preston resident who last appeared at his mother’s home in January. The skeleton was located near the M67 motorway, close to junctions three and four between Hattersley and Hyde.

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Policing authorities have been conducting investigations at the site, with the motorway temporarily closed for several hours during the inquiry. The family of Mr. Campbell expressed deep sorrow, stating their grief is ‘too deep for words’ as they come to terms with the tragic outcome.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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