Dozens of people have been pictured today (Tuesday) swimming at Salford Quays despite the tragic drowning of a teenage boy and repeated warnings from police. As Greater Manchester roasted in record-breaking temperatures bathers were seen jumping from bridges and cooling off in the water.
There have been several drowning tragedies at the former docks in recent years. Unauthorised swimming there is illegal and adults caught doing so face a £100 fine.
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