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Ramazani Mwamba

Inquest opens into death of teenager in Salford Quays

An inquest has opened in to the death of a teenager who died at Salford Quays. The body of Kalen Waugh, 16, was recovered from the water on the evening of July 16.

Police coroner's officer Julian Hyde told Bolton Coroner's Court : “Kalen had got into difficulties whilst swimming in Salford Quays. Members of the public tried to assist him but were unfortunately unable to do so.” She confirmed that a search was conducted for Kalen and he was pronounced dead at the scene when his body was found later on that evening.

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The provisional cause of Kalen’s death has been recorded as ‘death by drowning'. Coroner Professor Alan Walsh adjourned the inquest until September 19.

Kalen’s death came during a heatwave at in July. Following the incident friends posted tributes for Kalen on Facebook. One wrote: 'Gonna miss you my bro can't believe your not here anymore'. Another friend said: "RIP Kalen rest easy bro'.

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.

The area is monitored by CCTV cameras all year round and by joint council and police patrols in hot weather - which are now being stepped up. Under 18s caught jumping from bridges or illegally swimming will receive a police warning and adults will be issued with a £100 fixed penalty notice, said the council.

Letters warning of the dangers of unsupervised open water swimming have also been sent to parents via local schools.

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