Boy dies after getting into difficulty at Stalybridge reservoir

Police were called to the scene at Cowbury Reservoir at around 6.30pm on Saturday, June 27, following reports of a teenager struggling in the water.

Emergency services including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) responded, and specialist teams later recovered a body from the water.

Chief Inspector Helen Baxter said:

“Yesterday’s events are nothing short of devastating and my thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the young boy who sadly lost his life in such awful circumstances.

“We are confident that there are no suspicious circumstances and that this is such a sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water.

“We remind the public to please avoid being tempted to cool off in reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds.

“We all want to enjoy the warm weather; please make sure you do so in a safe way.”

Formal identification has taken place and the boy’s family have been informed.

Detectives from Tameside CID believe there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.