BREAKING: Tragedy as boy, 16, dies swimming in Salford Quays
The body of a 16-year-old boy has been recovered from Salford Quays, police have confirmed. A major search operation was launched after reports on Saturday evening that a person had got into difficulty in the water earlier.
The tragedy is the latest death at Salford Quays - and police and council bosses have again repeated an urgent warning for the public not to swim in the waters of the quays or jump off bridges. In a statement on Sunday, GMP said: "The body of a teenage boy has been recovered from Salford Quays after we were called to reports of a person getting into difficulty in the water yesterday, Saturday. Shortly after 6.15pm police were called and emergency service colleagues from GMFRS and NWAS attended.
Detective Inspector Joanne Johnston, of Swinton CID, said: "Yesterday evening's events are nothing short of devastating and my thoughts are with the friends and family of the young boy who lost his life in such awful circumstances. We are doing all we can to support the boy's family at this incredibly difficult time, and we are focused on ensuring they get the answers they deserve as to how this tragedy occurred.
Salford City Council said it has carried out extensive work to try to deter young people and adults from jumping from bridges and swimming in the former docks.
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