Six new police officers drafted in to help patrol Salford Quays after another tragedy

Six new police officers will be drafted in to help cover Salford Quays following the latest tragedy. Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett's announcement today comes after Kalen Waugh, 16, drowned while swimming with friends on Saturday.

The teenager's school, New Park Academy in Eccles, paid tribute to the "cheeky chappy" who was a "clever lad". Last July, Ngapee Merenga, 19, died in the Quays after swimming with teammates.

Crowds were pictured diving into the water despite repeated warnings during the extreme heatwave this week Now the city’s Mayor has revealed six new officers will be recruited to help patrol the Quays area. Mr Dennett also said 34 under-18s were handed warning letters and home visits from police.

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Four adults have also been hit with fixed penalty notices, according to the Labour mayor, who also called for a safety review. He said each bridge on the Quays is monitored by CCTV, with joint council and police patrols deployed during heatwaves.

Labour Mayor Dennett said: "Greater Manchester Police have agreed to fund six new posts for Salford Quays in recognition that the area requires more resource.

“Not only will this additional resource benefit The Quays and the City of Salford more generally, but it will also ensure that policing resources are retained in adjacent wards of Pendleton & Charlestown, Blackfriars & Trinity, and Broughton. Unfortunately, we cannot prevent all instances of jumping into the water and jumping from bridges in the area and ultimately the tragic loss of this young man’s life has in this instance been the consequence.

“Moving forward we await the outcome of the inquest and coroner’s report into this tragic incident… but I’d