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A body has been discovered in the water at Salford Quays.

The police's underwater search and marine unit were called to the scene on Thursday morning. It is understood the body was found in a canal near Ontario Basin, close to some luxury apartment blocks. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed specialist firefighters are at the scene following reports of an unidentified body.

It is not yet known if a man or woman's body was found.