A WOMAN has been found dead in a canal in Greater Manchester in a grim early morning discovery.

       Police scrambled to the scene in Altrincham at about 6am this morning, and a body was found in the water.

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       A woman's body was found in a canal in Greater Manchester this morning Credit: MEN Media 4

       Police have taped off the area following the grim discovery Credit: MEN Media

       Cops and forensic teams have taped off the area around Seamon's Moss Bridge to investigate.

       A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers were called around 6am today to a report of a body in a canal near Oldfield Road, Altrincham.

       "Emergency services attended and a woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

       "Enquiries are ongoing."

       Traffic is being diverted away from the area near Bridgewater Canal as police investigate.

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       Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7753 quoting incident 426 of 22/06/21.

       Details can also be passed via GMP's online web chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.

       Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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       Cops at the scene in Altrincham Credit: MEN Media 4

       The road is closed in both directions Credit: MEN Media