Man's body found in Manchester city centre canal Published duration 10 January 2014

image copyright Neil Buchanan image caption The man's body was found in Ashton Canal, near Store Street and Great Ancoats Street

The body of a man has been found in a canal in Manchester city centre.

The body was discovered by police in Ashton Canal, near Store Street and Great Ancoats Street, at about 06:10 GMT.

Greater Manchester Police said the man, who has not been formally identified, was thought to be in his 30s.