Body of teenage girl, 14, found in water after huge emergency services search

A teenage girl has died after getting into difficulty in water in Tameside.

A huge search was launched at the scene in water off Crowswood Drive in Stalybridge last night (Monday). Specialist search teams from the fire service and Greater Manchester Police were deployed after the incident was reported at around 6.30pm.

In an update issued this morning, police said the body of a 14-year-old girl was tragically recovered overnight. The body has been formally identified and specially trained officers are supporting her family.

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Detectives believe they are not any suspicious circumstances surrounding the girl's death and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Detective Inspector Steven Horton, of GMP's Tameside CID, said: "Yesterday evening’s events are nothing short of devastating and my thoughts are with the friends and family of the young girl who lost her life in such awful circumstances. We are doing all we can to support the girl’s family at this incredibly difficult time, and we are focused on ensuring they get the answers they deserve as to how this tragedy occurred.

"From our enquiries so far, we are confident that there are no suspicious circumstances and that this is such a sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water, whatever the weather."

Police have issued another reminder urging people not to cool off in reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds in warm weather. The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has also warned of the dangers of open water in a campaign.

A GMFRS spokesperson said: "At around 6.30pm on Monday 15 August, firefighters were called out to Crowswood Drive, Carrbrook to reports of a girl getting