Police Officers in south Manchester say that they are no longer looking for 88-year-old Ronald Roose who went missing from East Didsbury at around 7:30pm on Sunday 27 November 2022.
Emegency services were called at around 1:30pm on Saturday 7 January 2023, following reports of a body in the Manchester Ship Canal near to Cadishead.
A large emergency services response was seen in the area around Warburton Toll Bridge.
Sadly, the body of a man was recovered from the water.
Formal identification has now taken place and is sadly confirmed to be the body of Mr Roose.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones said:
Quote“Our condolences are with Mr Roose’s family and we would also like to thank the members of the public who helped with the search or shared our appeal.”
Mr Roose’s family has thanked Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the underwater search team for all their efforts.
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