Four Vietnamese nationals who are believed to have been in a mill when it caught fire have been named by police.
Specialist officers began searching Bismark House Mill in Oldham, Greater Manchester, after human remains were found by demolition workers in July following a blaze on 7th May.
It followed concerns that four Vietnamese nationals were missing and may be involved.
Now, Greater Manchester Police has named the four believed to have been in the mill at the time of the fire, who were reported missing on 21st July.
The force said Cuong Van Chu, 39, arrived in the UK in June 2019 and maintained regular contact with his wife and children until 7th May but his family have not heard from him since.
The force spokesman said Duong Van Nguyen, 29, had been in the UK for about a year and last contacted his family about 3 months ago, when he said he was living in a "abandoned house" and looking for work."
Detective Superintendent Lewis Hughes said "Our thoughts remain with Cuong, Uoc, Duong and Nam's loved ones."
"Specially- trained officers have been in direct contact with them and continue to make every effort to ensure they are fully updated and supported in Vietnam, as they would be in the United Kingdom. "
"We are continuing to search Bismark House Mill to ensure the recovery of all human remains and any objects of significance. "
"Meanwhile the investigation team is following several lines of enquiry relating to the fire and activities at the mill beforehand."
"Though we have reason to suspect that Cuong, Uoc, Duong, and Nam may have been in the mill during the fire, we are keeping a open mind with regards to how many people were present and their whereabouts."
" I, therefore, appeal to them or anyone with information about their whereabouts before or after the fire to contact us. I stress that their safety and welfare is our number one priority."
"we also continue to appeal for information about the fire or activities at the mill before hand."
Since the search began, on 23rd July, human remains indicating three victims have been discovered, however, none of them have been formally identified.
At the time of the blaze, which was extinguished over 4 days, no-one was to believed to have been inside the building, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police via 101 quoting Operation Logan or submit information in English or Vietnamese via the Major Incident Public Portal at mipp.police.uk
Information can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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This article has been written for educational purposes, the information for this article has been taken from ITV News.
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