Man dies after 'falling into canal' in Greenfield

It has been reported that a man was rescued and taken to hospital, but tragically died

A man has died after 'slipping into a canal' in Greenfield.

Emergency services were called to the scene near the canal at Waters Edge in Greenfield at around 11.20pm last night (Wednesday).

Police have since said they 'received a call stating that a man had slipped and fell into the canal'.

It has been reported that he was rescued and taken to hospital, but tragically died.

His next of kin has been informed.

This morning, a cordon remains in place at the scene as investigations continue.

Police tape can be seen near some woodland next to the canal on Croft Edge.

In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 11.20pm last night (Wednesday 23 August 2023), police received a call stating that a man had slipped and fell into a canal in Greenfield, Oldham.

"Colleagues from GMFRS and NWAS attended the scene where a man had been located, he was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals, he was sadly confirmed as deceased.

"His next of kin have been informed.

"There is a scene still in place while police continue with their investigation."

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