A missing man has been found dead in the Manchester Ship Canal.
Police search teams made the tragic discovery after searching a stretch of water around Centenary Bridge, which crosses the canal between Eccles and Trafford Park, on Monday (June 26).
Officers began searching the area following reports of an abandoned vehicle being found near to the bridge earlier in the day.
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Firefighters and underwater search teams were drafted in to help police with the search, which also covered an area of woodland near to the bridge.
Video from the scene showed a boat being lowered into the canal. At about 6.20pm yesterday, underwater teams found the body of a man, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
The force said an investigation has been launched and the man's family has been informed. Details of the man's identity or age have not been released at this stage.
A spokesperson for GMP said: "Police looking for a missing Manchester man have sadly found a body in the Manchester Ship Canal
"Officers responded to reports of an abandoned vehicle close to Centenary Bridge at approximately 10.40am yesterday morning (Tuesday 27 June 2023).
"A subsequent search of the nearby woodland was undertaken and colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and underwater teams were drafted in to assist the police with the search.
"At approximately 6.20pm, underwater teams sadly found the deceased body of a man.
"An investigation has been launched and a formal identification process is yet to take place, however, his family have been informed and continue to be supported by officers."
