Man found dead in Rochdale Canal

Police are appealing for witnesses who were in the location of the canal path yesterday between 12pm and 5pm who may have seen an elderly male feeding ducks

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in the Rochdale Canal by Well I' Th' Lane and Milkstone Road in Rochdale.

Initial enquiries suggest there are no suspicious circumstances, but Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses who were in the location of the canal path yesterday (Monday) between 12pm and 5pm who may have seen an elderly male feeding ducks.

Anyone with information should contact GMP on 101 quoting incident 755 of 1/11/22 or contact Rochdale CID direct on 0161 856 8635.

This can also be done anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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