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Two men found dead in same canal over Christmas
The bodies were found in the same canal just days apart
Police are investigating after two men were found dead in the same canal in the space of just three days.
The first body was discovered in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near to Scotman’s Flash in Wigan shortly after 12.50pm on Christmas Eve.
The second body was then found in another stretch of the canal around six miles away two days later on Boxing Day.
Police are currently working to identify the two men and the circumstances surrounding their deaths, which are not believed to be linked.
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A GMP spokesperson said: “Shortly after 12:50pm on Friday 24 December police were called to a report for the concern for the welfare of a man in the canal at Wigan Flashes, Wigan.
“Emergency services attended and the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the man and the circumstances behind the incident.
“Anyone with information should contact police online, if able, or via 101 quoting incident 1285 of 24/12/2021.”
Speaking of the second incident, the spokesperson added: “Police were called at around 10:40 on Sunday 26 December to a report for the concern for the welfare of a man in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near to Welch Hill Street, Leigh.
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“Officers responded, alongside colleagues from NWAS and GMFRS, and the man was sadly confirmed dead at the scene.”
“Enquiries are ongoing to identify the man and the circumstances behind the incident.
“Anyone with information should contact police online or on 101 quoting incident 0941 of 26/12/2021.”