A drone is being used in a search operation in the Salford beauty spot
Police use a drone(Image: MEN)
Police are at a country park in Salford amid reports of a boy in difficulty in the water. Specialist police drivers are said to be at the scene at Clifton Country Park in Salford on Sunday after the incident on Saturday evening.
It’s understood the area concerned is close to a stretch of sand near a bridge crossing over the River Irwell at the park. Images from the scene show police are also using a drone on Sunday morning. A large area has been cordoned off.
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Police for further information. According to reports, a teenage boy went into the water together with other youngsters.
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A teenage girl is understood to have been pulled out of the water – the River Irwell – by friends. She’s thought to be unhurt, but traumatised.
Reports also suggest another boy who went into the water managed to get himself out during the incident. It’s understood the area involved is a stretch of sand near a bridge crossing over the River Irwell at the park.
This is a breaking news story – updates will appear in our live blog below.
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Tactical Aid Unit arrives
A Greater Manchester Police Tactical Aid Unit has now arrived at the scene.
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Map of the area
The country park – a nature reserve – covers some 48 hectares in the Irwell Valley.
Clifton Country Park(Image: Google)
Latest image from the scene
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A cordon is in place around an area of the country park.
The cordon in place(Image: MEN)
Update from the scene
We’ve been told police are preparing to return to Clifton Country Park this morning after the imncident last night.
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