Locals have spoken of their shock and sadness after a man's body was discovered at a popular south Manchester nature reserve.
Those living near Chorlton Water Park described seeing a large number of emergency vehicles entering the park's main entrance on Maitland Avenue early this morning (Monday) after the alarm was raised.
Police said they were called to the park at around 8am after reports of a body in the water at the park, which has a large lake in its centre.