Police continue to search Manchester Ship Canal after man seen in water

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Specialist police officers are on the Manchester Ship Canal as a search operation enters its sixth day. Emergency services raced out to Irlam Locks, off Cadishead Way in Salford, last Thursday evening (December 5) after a man entered the water.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed earlier today that the search remained ongoing. New images show officers in attendance at Irlam Locks this afternoon (Tuesday).

A team from the North West Police Underwater Search and Marine Unit is in attendance, with a van seen parked up at Irlam Locks.

Officers have been seen searching the canal on a dinghy this afternoon. READ MORE: Inside the huge cannabis farm 'worth £100,000' seized by cops Police, firefighters and paramedics all attended the scene from 8.40pm last Thursday, following concerns for a person's welfare.