When a burnt body is discovered in a homeless camp under railway arches close to the city centre, GMP's Major Incident Team are called to the scene and very soon a murder investigation is underway. Also, another case comes into MIT. A woman is the victim of a horrific petrol bomb attack in her own home.
Detectives continue to investigate the murder of young homeless man Daniel Smith in the city centre. Meanwhile in Bolton, Greater Manchester, a local man has gone missing and rumours in the community suggest he has come to harm. DCI Sarah Jones is assigned the case.
Even with multiple suspects in custody, the investigation into the murder of Daniel Smith continues to prove complex. The disappearance of a Bolton man is being treated as murder despite no body being found.
As detectives and family prepare for the trial in the murder of Daniel Smith the team's ongoing enquiries lead them to a homeless shelter where another horrific crime comes to light.