Authorities in Greater Manchester think the body found in a park today belongs to a vulnerable man who vanished a few days ago.

Barton Aqueduct Pocket Park in Barton upon Irwell, Salford, has a cordone in place starting on Saturday morning.

The body was discovered near where Andrew Heys, 21, was last seen a few days ago, although it has not yet been officially recognised.

The’sad’ finding was communicated to Andrew’s family, according to Greater Manchester Police, although his death was not being investigated.

After being found by police, the body was transported in a private ambulance.

A sidewalk near the Manchester Ship Canal’s Barton Road Swing Bridge was blocked by a police cordon.

Nearby residents claimed to have seen marine unit and specialised water search vehicles at the park on Saturday morning at around 11:00.

‘Our thoughts and sincerest condolences remain with Andrew’s family and friends at this time,’ stated Detective Inspector Mike Sharples.

Since Andrew was originally reported missing to us, officers and specialised resources have been searching for him day and night. I would like to express my gratitude to the public for sharing our pleas and helping with our investigation.

“At this point, our top priority is to make sure we can support the family and obtain the required information for his loved ones.”

According to the MEN, in 2021 Andrew, also known as Andy, was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis while working as an engineer at the Co-op Live Arena.

Due to his condition, he had to regain his ability to move and speak.

His last known location was his Eccles home on Monday night, the eve of his scheduled appointment the following day.

His pals called him the “funniest guy in the group,” while his mother Jeanette characterised him as “friendly and approachable.”

Major road near Evesham is blocked by a fatal crash; police are on the scene and advising drivers to take detours.

A vital commuter road that connects Gloucestershire with Evesham in Worcestershire has been closed due to a fatal collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian. Delays are occurring this morning on the A46 at Ashton under Hill due to an accident (Friday, June 28).

The incident took place on the section of road that runs between Hinton on the Green and the Teddington Hands roundabout. Emergency services are on the scene, and it happened at around six in the morning.

The 28-year-old pedestrian was declared dead at the scene, according to West Mercia Police. The road will stay closed till after 2:00 pm.

Following a crash at a Fleetwood roundabout this morning (Wednesday, June 26), emergency services were called to Chatsworth Avenue, where the car mounted the roundabout shortly after 7am.

The car then crashed through multiple bollards on the roundabout, into a bus stop and a brick wall on the other side, and finally came to a stop outside a retirement home.

A woman was taken to the hospital following the incident.

Ambulance personnel treated the woman on the spot before bringing her to a hospital for more care.

While police, ambulance, and fire departments were on the site, the road was closed.

“We were called at 7.06am today to Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood, to a report of a road traffic collision,” a police spokesperson stated.

“It was discovered that an automobile had struck some street equipment and a roundabout.

“The driver was hurt and sent to the hospital to receive medical attention.”

We contacted North West Ambulance Service to get more information on the victim and her injuries.