Emergency services were called to the scene earlier this morning
Police officers were called to the scene on the border of Castlefield and Salford just after 8.05am. They were initially called to a report of concern for the welfare of a person in the water.READ MORE: Shocking image of knifeman sex offender slashing 17-year-old's throat on bus in random attack
A large cordon was put in place surrounding the river banks near St George's Island as emergency services dealt with the incident. Emergency vehicles, including police cars, fire engines and ambulances, were stationed on both sides of the river on Woden Street and Kelso Place. A footbridge was taped off, as well as the area surrounding the river banks. A private ambulance was also pictured at the scene earlier.In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At 8.07am this morning, police were called with a report of a concern for the welfare of a person in the water in the River Irwell close to St Georges island.
"Emergency services attended, and sadly a body was found. Enquiries are ongoing but the circumstances surrounding the persons death is not being treated as suspicious."
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