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Skeleton Near M67 Identified as Preston Man Missing for Seven Months
- Greater Manchester Police identified human remains discovered under a railway bridge near the M67 in Tameside on August 3 as 41-year-old Ajani Campbell, confirming the identity through DNA analysis.
- Campbell was reported a high-risk missing person after leaving his Preston home on January 24, 2026, with his final confirmed sighting captured on CCTV at Deansgate and Quay Street in Manchester on January 25.
- Bridge inspectors discovered the skeleton on August 3 while working on the concrete embankment; no personal belongings were found, requiring forensic DNA testing to establish the identity of the deceased.
- Detective Sergeant Ian Parker of GMP's Tameside district stated, "We are keeping an open mind regarding the circumstances surrounding Ajani's death, and at this stage we are not ruling out any lines of enquiry."
- Campbell's family paid tribute calling him a "funny, caring force of nature," stating, "It is with shattered hearts that we honour the memory of our beloved Ajani," and expressed gratitude for support during the search.
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Skeleton found by UK motorway identified as missing man as death remains mystery
DNA tests identified human remains found beneath a railway bridge near the M67 motorway as Ajani Campbell, 41, reported missing from Preston on January 24. Police are investigating his death
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