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Man's body discovered near Marple Aqueduct

Local News by Alasdair Perry 18th Mar 2026  
Marple Aqueduct is currently closed after a man's body was discovered nearby (Image - Nub News)
Marple Aqueduct is currently closed after a man's body was discovered nearby (Image - Nub News)
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A man's body has been found near Marple Aqueduct this morning (Wednesday 18 March).

The area is currently closed while Greater Manchester Police attend the scene.

There is a cordon around the area with a police helicopter overhead, Manchester Evening News reports.

The man has not yet been identified, but police are not treating the incident as suspicious.

His next of kin have been informed.

     

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