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The cordon at MediaCity on Friday(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\nA cordon is in place following the tragedy<\/p>\n
15:06, 08 Aug 2025Updated 16:45, 08 Aug 2025<\/p>\n
The cordon at MediaCity on Friday(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n
A man has died after reportedly falling from a building at Salford<\/a> Quays.<\/p>\n Emergency services rushed to MediaCityUK<\/a> earlier this afternoon (Friday) following the tragic incident at around 12:15pm.<\/p>\n Police blocked off a road called Blue, which runs from Broadway into the centre of the MediaCity<\/a> complex.<\/p>\n A stretch inside the road was then taped off, with screening initially being put up around the scene.<\/p>\n Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n That was later replaced by a blue police forensic tent.<\/p>\n Eyewitnesses said a person fell from a building.<\/p>\n Site security staff are said to have begun the first lifesaving attempts before paramedics arrived on the scene.<\/p>\n Greater Manchester Police<\/a> (GMP) confirmed a man sadly died.<\/p>\n Join the Manchester Evening News <\/strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> group <\/strong>HERE<\/a><\/p>\n The incident is not being treated as suspicious, they added.<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the force said: “We responded to an incident at a car park at Media City at 12:15pm today.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can confirm a man has died and there are no suspicious circumstances involved.<\/p>\n \u201cNext of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.\u201d<\/p>\n A cordon remained in place this afternoon.<\/p>\n Help and support<\/p>\n Samaritans (116 123)<\/strong> samaritans.org<\/strong> operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you\u2019re feeling, or if you\u2019re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org<\/a>, write to Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS (no more information needed) and visit www.samaritans.org\/branches to find your nearest branch.<\/p>\n For support for people<\/strong> feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http:\/\/shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net<\/strong> has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They’re open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.<\/p>\n Greater Manchester Bereavement Service<\/strong> Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death. No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Childline (0800 1111 )<\/strong> runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won\u2019t show up on your phone bill.<\/p>\n PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41)<\/strong> is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.<\/p>\n Beat Eating Disorders: <\/strong>Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones. Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n Anorexia & Bulimia Care: <\/strong>ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n Students Against Depression<\/strong> is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org<\/a><\/p>\n