Body found in Salford Quays after major search operation ends in tragedy

A body has been found in Salford Quays after a major search operation ended in tragedy. Police confirmed search teams had located a body after reports that a person had got into difficulty in the water earlier this evening.

The emergency services were called at about 6.15pm, with specialist search teams being deployed. The search effort has now been stood down, but a cordon remains in place.

No further information about the deceased person has currently been released. On the GMP Salford Twitter account, the force said: "We've sadly located a body in Salford Quays after a report was made to us earlier this evening of a person getting into difficulty in the water.

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"Their family has been kept updated by our officers and are being supported at this extremely distressing time." Earlier, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At approximately 6:15pm on 16 July, firefighters were called to reports of a person in difficulty in the water at Salford Quays.

"Two fire engines from Salford station, a Technical Response Unit and a Water Incident Unit attended." Firefighters told how earlier on Saturday afternoon they had they helped a young person who had also got into difficulty in the water at Salford Quays.

Crews had been at the quays advising on safety in hot weather when they used a throwline to help them to safety.

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