Keith, 12, was one of five victims targeted by killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.
Mr Edwards commenced his own dig and uncovered a skull with teeth present which independent experts are reported to have concluded is human.
"Following direct contact with the author, we were informed that he had discovered what he believes are potential human remains in a remote location on the Moors and he agreed to meet with officers yesterday afternoon to elaborate on his find and direct us to a site of interest. The site was assessed late last night and, this morning, specialist officers have begun initial exploration activity.
"We have always said that GMP would act on any significant information which may lead to the recovery of Keith and reunite him with his family. As such, we have informed his brother of the potential development – he does not wish to be contacted at this time and asks that his privacy is respected."Keith was last seen by his mother in the early evening of June 16 1964 after he left home in Eston Street, Longsight, Manchester, on his way to his grandmother’s house nearby.
Brady claimed he could not remember where he had buried Keith. In 2009, police said a covert search operation on the moor, which used a wealth of scientific experts, had also failed to discover any trace of the boy.
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