There was a massive emergency service response at the scene in Manchester city centre on Wednesday night
Emergency services at the scene on Wednesday night(Image: Submitted)
A man’s body was recovered from the River Irwell last night, it has been confirmed.
There was a large emergency service around the stretch of the river near Spinningfields on Wednesday (July 22) following reports of a man entering the water. Firefighters attended along with police and paramedics.
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A rescue boat was seen by witnesses having been launched onto the water, which marks the border between Manchester and Salford.
A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) spokesperson confirmed they were called around 10.25pm. Sadly, they said a man’s body was recovered from the water. His age has not yet been confirmed.
A boat was launched onto the water(Image: Submitted)
The death is being treated as non-suspicious, the spokesperson added.
A file is expected to be passed to the coroner.