CCTV images of a man found dead at a remote beauty spot near Oldham have been released by police in a bid to identify him.

The body of the unknown male was discovered on the Chew track leading from Dovestone Reservoir boating lake to Indian’s Head – an outcrop near the top of the reservoir – on Saturday, December 12.

When searched, officers found no identification on him – just money and three train tickets.

The CCTV stills have been taken from cameras at London’s Ealing Broadway tube station which is where one of the tickets were bought.

Detective Sergeant John Coleman of Greater Manchester Police said: “The area where the man was found is extremely remote and is used by walkers, engineers and rangers for the park.

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“What we know is he was last seen at around 4.30pm on Friday, December 11, on the track near to where he was found and would appeal to anyone with information to contact us.

“He remains unidentified at this time. We have had several phone calls from people who have contacted us with possible identifications for the deceased male from missing people around the country, which we are very grateful for, and most have been confirmed as not being one and the same person.

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“We are trying to find out who he is so we can tell his family but unfortunately he did not hold any ID.

“When he was searched, the man had money and three train tickets. One was from Ealing train station to Euston which was bought at 9.10am on Friday, December 11, and the other tickets were return from Euston to Piccadilly bought at 9.50am the same day.

“Having examined the CCTV from Ealing Broadway station we can now confirm that the deceased man, who had no other identification on him, bought the ticket to Euston from the ticket office at 9.04am on Friday, December 11, and that the pictures provided are of him at that tube station.

“At this moment in time, we do not know whether the man is local or is visiting the area. I would appeal to owners of hotels or guest houses to call us if they believe personal belongings have been left in their room and no one has come back to claim them.”

According to police, the man is white, of slim build, and clean shaven with a large nose which may have been previously broken.

Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 8972 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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