Greater Manchester Police are investigating the origins of a controversial video that has sparked protests outside a Mossley meat processing company, with campaigners calling it a ‘river of blood’. The footage, reportedly recorded in February, shows what animal rights activists allege are gruesome slaughter practices at Hartshead Meats on Broadcarr Lane.

The video has led to demonstrations outside the facility, with protesters demanding an investigation into the company’s methods. In response, the paperwork of employees working at the site has been suspended or removed, according to sources close to the company. Hartshead Meats has not issued a public statement, but the police have confirmed they are looking into what caused the video to be made and circulated.

Local residents in Mossley and the wider Oldham area have expressed concern over the allegations, which have drawn attention to standards in the food processing industry. The investigation remains active, and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Separately, a road traffic collision in Lees has left a 32-year-old man with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Hartshead Street at about 7pm on Saturday, September 25. Emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to hospital. Greater Manchester Police are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them as they piece together the events of that evening.

In another development, police remain at a remote scene on the Mossley-Greenfield border after possible human bones were unearfhed. The discovery was made on Saturday, October 17, at a hidden spot off Calf Lane. Two police constables were still in attendance on Sunday, and the site has been cordoned off for forensic examination. Authorities have not confirmed the origin of the bones, and it is not yet clear whether the find is linked to any historical or recent cases.

These incidents highlight ongoing demands on police resources in the Oldham district. Community members are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any relevant information to authorities. Investigations continue into each of these cases, and further updates are expected as details emerge.