Searches for man missing after falling into Dovestone Reservoir

Emergency services were called on Sunday afternoon (20 October)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 20th Oct 2024

A desperate search is underway for a man believed to have fallen into Dovestone Reservoir on Sunday afternoon (20 October).

Emergency services were called to reports of two people going into the water at around 14:30BST.

One person, believed to be a woman in her late 20s, was pulled from the reservoir and has been treated by paramedics.

Oldham Police confirmed they were still searching for a man who had also gone into the water, and expect to remain at the scene through the night.

People are being asked to avoid the popular walking spot, with roads nearby shut off.

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