Cops descended on the area, which is close to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, on Saturday afternoon.

16:52, Sat, Mar 16, 2024 | UPDATED: 16:55, Sat, Mar 16, 2024

Police are protecting a cordon that has been erected around the Barton Road Swing Bridge area between the borders of Salford and Trafford.

Reports from the Manchester Evening News say a body has been recovered and subsequently taken away by a private ambulance.

The scene was blocking a footpath along the area around the bridge.

Police can be seen standing on both sides of the bridge. It appears the cordon has been been in place throughout Saturday and cops have since left the scene.

So far the nature of the incident has not been confirmed.

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