Detectives are investigating "the possibility" the Moors murderer Ian Brady has revealed in letter about where one of his victims is buried, but do not know if it is "simply a ruse". His legal advocate has been released on bail after being arrested.
It is understood that Winnie Johnson, the mother of one of Ian Brady's victims, is not yet aware of the ongoing developments relating to the possible location of her son's body.
Her lawyer, John Ainley, told the Press Association: "Winnie has always believed that Ian Brady knew where her son was buried. She never thought anything else.
"He had a dialogue with Winnie some years ago and she was certain that he could have provided information that would have given her closure in this harrowing case."
Police first became aware of the possible existence of a letter from Ian Brady to his victim's mother in late July.
An advocate for Moors murderer Ian Brady has revealed the possible existence of a letter that may reveal where one of his victims is buried.