Emergency services at Salford Quays after reports of person getting into difficulty in water - latest updates

There is a huge emergency services presence at Salford Quays after reports of a person 'getting into difficulty' in the water. Police, firefighters and the ambulance service are at the scene this evening.

Greater Manchester Police said a specialist search team has been deployed as the emergency response continues. In a statement, the force said: "We were called at around 6.15pm to a report of a person getting into difficulty into the water at Salford Quays.

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"Emergency services and specialist search teams are at the scene. The incident is ongoing."

We'll be bringing you updates as we receive them below.

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Firefighters revealed they helped a young person who had got into difficulty in the water at Salford Quays earlier today, in a separate incident.

Crews have been at Salford Quays today, engaging with the public around staying safe in warmer weather.Whilst speaking to the public, crews noticed a young person in difficulty in the water and quickly worked to rescue them using a throwline.

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