Body of man found in river by horrified walker next to quiet residential street as cops launch urgent probe
COPS have launched an urgent probe after a body of a man was found in a river by a horrified walker.
Emergency services rushed to Blackley, Manchester, at around 9am this morning after a member of public made the grim discovery in the River Irk.
The walker had found the body in a stretch of water off Middleton Road.
Emergency services then recovered the man's body with multiple cops, paramedics and fire services all at the scene.
Images show a blue forensic tent erected in the area as police cordoned off the tragic scene.
Forensic officers were seen scouring the area for clues following the grim discovery.
Meanwhile, uniformed officers were reported to be knocking doors along the estate.
An investigation has now been launched by the force.
The man's age and identity is not yet known.
Detectives are said to be unsure at this stage if the death is suspicious and are awaiting the results of a post-mortem.
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The cordon remains in place tonight as inquiries continue.
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted by The Sun for comment.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "Just after 9am this morning (Saturday 1st February), two fire engines from Manchester Central and Whitefield, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, attended an incident on Victoria Avenue, Manchester.
"Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour."
Anyone with information is asked to call GMP on 101 quoting number 936 of Saturday, February 1.
