Police have launched an investigation after a man’s body was found in the River Irwell in Salford today.
Officers were called to the scene in Ordsall, near the Campanile Hotel, at 2.50pm today to reports a body was in the water.
There is no suggestion at this stage that a third party was involved but suspicious circumstances have not yet been ruled out.
Ambulances and police vehicles are stationed at the Grosvenor Casino while the investigation continue.
Emergency crews are still at the scene and police enquiries are ongoing.
