Police seeking witness, after man died in Lancashire river

Officers investigating an incident where a man sadly died after being pulled from the river at Higher Walton want to hear from a witness who saw him enter the water.

Emergency services were called at about 9.15am yesterday (January 24th) following a report a man had gone into the river off Cann Bridge Street.

The man, who is in his 30s, was pulled from the water by members of the public and taken by ambulance to hospital. Despite the best efforts of medical staff was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives now want to hear from a man in a black hat who said he had witnessed the deceased enter the water.

T/DI Ellie Gomerson, of South Division, said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with the deceased man’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

“The man appears to have died in tragic circumstances and his death is not being treated as suspicious.

“As part of our ongoing investigation, we do need to speak to a witness who said he saw the deceased going into the water. I would ask that individual to please contact the police as soon as possible.”