Police appeal after man falls into Wigan canal

By Sian Jones
Published 9th Aug 2024, 08:04 BST
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A man is in hospital after falling into a canal in Wigan.

Wigan police are trying to identify the man who fell into the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at around 3pm on Thursday (August 8).

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He is believed to have entered the canal around the Manchester Road area of Ince.

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The man entered the canal in the Ince areaThe man entered the canal in the Ince area
The man entered the canal in the Ince area

He is described as being slim, around 5'9, approximately 70-years-old and with short grey hair.

He was wearing a dark green lightweight jacket, navy blue t-shirt, shorts, and black trainers.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1993 of 8/8/24.

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