Body found in water at south Manchester beauty spot with major police response

Emergency services have descended on a popular park in south Manchester after a body was found. Police and firefighters are currently in attendance at Chorlton Water Park.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service says it was called out at 11.15am to support Greater Manchester Police at the scene. Two fire engines from Stretford and Moss Side attended the incident off Maitland Avenue, Chorlton.

Eyewitnesses have reported a large emergency response at the scene. Up to eight response vehicles have been seen in attendance, near to the River Mersey.

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In a statement, GMP said: "At around 11.10am today (21 March 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a body in the River Mersey, close to Chorlton Water Park.

"Officers attended and a body was recovered from the water. Enquiries are ongoing."

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This is the location of Chorlton Water Park, where the body was found.

More officers have arrived at the cordon in Chorlton Water Park.

Some speciliast officers, including members of the water rescue team, have left the area but others are still arriving.

A cordon remains in place around the scene.

Water rescue officers are beginning to leave the area now.

Some police units remain at the scene.

A part of the pathway around the water is now taped off.

These are the latest images of the scene at Chorlton Water Park.

Police continue to investigate the area after a body was found earlier today.

Forensics officers are still at the