A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and various other offences in connection with the Bismark Mill deaths in Oldham.

The remains of four Vietnamese nationals were uncovered in a six-month search of the mill on Bower Street after a fire had taken place at the premises on May 7 last year.

The search was sparked after demolition workers discovered human remains on the site more than a month later on July 23.

The deceased has since been identified as Uoc Van Nguyen, 31, Cuong Van Chu, 39, Duong Van Nguyen,29, and Nam Thanh Lee, 21.

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The investigation, which remains ongoing, lead Greater Manchester Police to execute a number of warrants and searches at five homes and two commercial premises in the Oldham and Ashton area of Tameside.

Now, a 34-year-old man has been arrested today (Thursday, May 11) on suspicion of manslaughter, the cultivation of cannabis and participation in the activities of an organised crime group.

The man remains in custody for questioning.

A further two individuals who were arrested previously remain on bail.

Greater Manchester Police and His Majesty’s Coroner are continuing to work with partner agencies to complete the formal identification process and organise repatriation.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies said: “Though a year has passed since the fire and nine months since the discovery of these men’s remains, the criminal investigation is still very much open.

"Behind the scenes, a team of detectives have been speaking to witnesses and reviewing evidence – leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to find answers for the bereaved.

“We are really thankful to those who have assisted us with our enquiries so far but know that it is highly likely there are others out there who have information about how these men ended up in Bismark House Mill, about activity at the mill in the weeks before the fire and about the fire itself.

"As we continue to do all we can, I appeal to anyone with information to contact us directly or anonymously.”

Information can be passed onto Greater Manchester Police via 101.

International callers can contact GMP via +44161 872 5050.

Information can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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