A body recovered from a Warrington canal is that of an 88-year-old man who had been missing for nearly six weeks, police have confirmed.
A search operation got underway after Ronald Roose went missing from his home in East Didsbury at around 7.30pm on Sunday, November 27. Police were called out to reports of a body in the Manchester Ship Canal near to Warburton Toll Bridge in Warrington at around 1.30pm on Saturday, January 7.
Officers have today confirmed the body has been formally identified as Mr Roose and have expressed their condolences to Mr Roose's family. Mr Roose's family have thanked the Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and the underwater search team for their efforts.
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Cheshire Live reports they have also thanked members of the public who helped with the search for Mr Roose or shared the appeal.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers in south Manchester are no longer looking for Ronald Roose. The 88-year-old went missing from East Didsbury at around 7.30pm on Sunday 27 November 2022.
"At around 1:30pm on Saturday 7 January 2023, officers were called to reports of a body in the Manchester Ship Canal near Cadishead. Sadly, the body of a man was recovered from the water.
"Formal identification has now taken place and is confirmed to be the body of Mr Roose."
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones said: "Our condolences are with Mr Roose's family and we would also like to thank the members of the public who helped with the search or shared our appeal."
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