The body of a woman has been found in the canal in east Manchester.
The discovery was made in Ashton Canal earlier today (Wednesday).
Emergency services were called to the stretch of water in between the Asda Eastlands superstore and the Velodrome , home to the National Cycling Centre, shortly after 9:30am.
The towpath was taped off and locals said there were around half a dozen police cars as well as an ambulance parked on the nearby supermarket car park.
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed the body of a 48-year-old woman was recovered.
Her family have been informed.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement GMP said: "At around 9.40am today, Wednesday 4 March 2020, police were called to reports of concern for the welfare of a woman.
"Emergency services arrived at Ashton Canal and sadly found the body of a 48-year-old woman.
"There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding her death and enquiries are ongoing.
"A file has been passed to the coroner."
Anyone with information about the tragedy is asked to call police on 0161 856 1146 referring to incident number 741 of 04/03/2020.
Or information can be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
