Update: Major incident following discovery of human remains in Oldham premises

Partial human remains recovered from Bismark House Mill, Bower Street have been identified, through fingerprint analysis, as belonging to Uoc Van Nguyen. Further scientific DNA testing is awaited.

Uoc was one of four Vietnamese nationals, who were reported missing to GMP on Thursday 21 July 2022, and may have been inside the mill during a fire on Saturday 7 May 2022.

The 31-year-old maintained regular contact with his wife until the date of the fire, at which time he said he was in a mill. 

Teams have been searching the remnants of the mill since demolition workers discovered human remains on Saturday 23 July 2022.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes, GMP’s Victim Identification lead, said: “On behalf of all involved in Operation Logan, I send condolences to Uoc’s wife and his loved ones. Specially-trained officers are in direct contact with them and to ensure they are fully updated and supported.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish why Uoc and other, currently unidentified, individuals were in the mill during the fire. Anyone with information which may assist us should contact Greater Manchester Police or Crimestoppers, anonymously.”

Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police via 101. In an emergency, always dial 999. International callers can contact GMP via +441618725050. Information can also be submitted in English or Vietnamese via the Major Incident Public Portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

Anyone who would like to remain anonymous can share information via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.