POLICE investigating the death of mum Maggie Smythe are combing another area of Breightmet.
A small piece of land on Newby Road has been taped off as police examine the area.
A police spokesman confirmed their presence was part of the on-going investigation into the death.
Until now police have concentrated their investigations in the Red Lane area of Breightmet, where the 29-year-old's remains were found.
Earlier this week police issued a fresh appeal for information as specialist officers continue to support the family of Maggie, who was a cleaner at Bolton Interchange and a mum to a three-year-old daughter.
An investigation was launched after Maggie went missing from her home in Swinside Road, Breightmet, on Saturday, January 26.
A major search was conducted in the Red Lane area, on the border between Bolton and Bury.
On Friday, February 1, police discovered Maggie's body at the rear of the former Red Bridge Inn.
Christopher Taylor, aged 39,of Greenroyd Avenue in Bolton, has been charged with murder.
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9908, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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