Body of man discovered in Bury river

Police believe there to be no suspicious circumstances

GMP
Author: Becky CahillPublished 19th Jul 2022
Last updated 19th Jul 2022

The body of a man in his 60's has been discovered in the River Irwell in Bury. Police were called to the water near Jubilee Way just after 4pm on the afternoon of Monday 18th July.

Officers were responding to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man in the water.

There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances. Enquiries are ongoing.