COPS have launched an urgent probe after a body of a man was found in a river by a horrified walker.

Emergency services rushed to Blackley, Manchester, at around 9am this morning after a member of public made the grim discovery in the River Irk.

The walker had found the body in a stretch of water off Middleton Road.

Emergency services then recovered the body with cops, paramedics and fire services all at the scene.

A blue forensic tent was seen put up in the area as police cordoned off the tragic scene.

An investigation has now been launched by the force.

Detectives are said to be unsure at this stage if the death is suspicious and are awaiting the results of a post-mortem.

The cordon remains in place tonight as inquiries continue.

Greater Manchester Police have been contacted by The Sun for comment.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 9am this morning (Saturday 1st February), two fire engines from Manchester Central and Whitefield, along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton, attended an incident on Victoria Avenue, Manchester.

“Firefighters were in attendance for around an hour.”

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THE MASKED Singer’s Snail has been revealed as a huge 90s star – and they haven’t aged a day.

Andrea Corr stunned the judges after being unmasked during tonight’s installment.

But viewers had previously claimed it was her behind the elaborate costume.

The Irish singer shot to fame nearly three decades ago with her brothers and sisters in the band The Corrs.

Andrea and her siblings were best known for songs like Breathless, So Young, and Runaway.

One tweeted: “Snail is Andrea Corr- violins playing, clue package mentions Irresistible straight away (Corrs song), soft Irish accent, clue about being up in space- her solo album was called Ten Feet High.”

While another said: “Ok so Snail on #MaskedSingerUK sounds very much like Andrea Corr and that is what I’m sticking with.”

This one agreed: “Snail sounds a bit like Andrea Corr…”

Another commented: “I’m still adamant that Andrea Corr is Snail.

“Certainly sounds like her and the hand/arm movements match too.”

JHON DURAN is planning a 600-mile commute from Bahrain to his new Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

The Colombia striker completed a £70million move from Aston Villa  at the end of last week — but has told Al-Nassr he wants to live in Bahrain.

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The striker has made the switch to Al-Nassr after spending two years at Villa Park[/caption]

Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson were both based in Bahrain rather than Saudi when with Al-Ettifaq, who parted ways with Gerrard last week.

Al-Ettifaq’s Dammam training ground is an hour’s drive from Bahrain — but Al-Nassr is on the outskirts of Riyadh and more than 300 miles away.

A scheduled flight from Bahrain International Airport to the capital Riyadh takes one hour and 20 minutes, so Duran will have to get used to a gruelling travel schedule.

The 21-year-old’s decision has been partly influenced by confusion over whether he would be permitted to live with his girlfriend in Saudi Arabia.

Under Islamic law co-habitation by unmarried couples is discouraged — and private landlords often demand proof of marriage before agreeing to rent out property.

In practice, the law is not always enforced, however.

Cristiano Ronaldo lives with girlfriend and mother to his kids Georgina Rodriguez in a luxury compound in Saudi’s capital.

But Duran will be more than able to afford the crazy trip.

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The striker, who only signed a new contract with Villa last October, is set to earn a whopping TAX-FREE yearly salary of £16.7million.

That equates to a staggering £1.4m per month, £321,000 per week, £46,000 per day and £1900 an hour.

The now former Villa striker now also earns £31 a minute and 52 pence per second.

He has been given the No 9 shirt at Al-Nassr, which is the same number he wore for Villa.

Duran joined Villa from MLS side Chicago Fire in January 2023 for a fee of £18m.

In just October 2024, Duran signed a new deal with Villa, which was set to keep him at the club until 2030.

He leaves Villa Park having scored 20 goals in 78 appearances for Unai Emery‘s side.

Villa confirmed Duran’s departure in a brief statement thanking him for his efforts during his time in the Midlands.

It read: “Aston Villa can confirm that Jhon Durán has joined Al-Nassr for an undisclosed fee.

“The striker moves to Saudi Arabia having scored 12 goals for Villa this term, including the winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

“Everyone at Aston Villa would like to wish Jhon all the best in the next step of his professional career.”

His exit might free up funds for Villa to sign Marcus Rashford permanently in the near future.

The Man Utd academy graduate, who has been exiled by Ruben Amorim, is reportedly on the brink of signing a six-month loan with Emery’s side.

Duran could make his Al-Nassr debut next Friday when they welcome Al Feiha to Al-Awwal Park.

His move came as a surprise after establishing himself as the most lethal sub in the Prem this season.

The Colombian has developed a reputation for being a game-changer for Unai Emery’s men.

Since his debut in January 2023, Duran scored more goals as a substitute than any other Premier League player.

Despite his impressive form, he has found first-team starts hard to come by throughout the campaign, with Emery often preferring Ollie Watkins, who Arsenal saw a bid rejected for this week, as the lone striker in his side.

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GARDAI have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a teenage boy missing from Dublin.

Mohammad Al Mashal, 14, was reported missing from the Dublin 1 area earlier today.

The teenage boy also goes by the name Mohammed Khalid.

He was last seen on Lower Dorset Street, Dublin 1, at around 1.45pm on Saturday February 1.

Mohammad is described as being 5 foot 4 inches in height and has a slim build.

The teen also has black hair and brown eyes.

When last seen he was wearing an orange rain coat and a black Adidas jumper with an orange graphic.

He was also wearing a pair black Adidas tracksuit bottoms.

Gardai are asking anyone who may have information on Mohammad’s location to make contact with them.

In a statement they said: “Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Mohammad Al Mashal (also goes by Mohammed Khalid), who is reported missing from the Dublin 1 area since Saturday 1st February 2025.

“He was last seen on Lower Dorset Street, Dublin 1, at approximately 1.45pm.”

They continued: “Mohammad Al Mashal (Mohammed Khalid), is described as being 5 foot 4 inches in height, with a slim build, black hair and brown eyes.

“When last seen, Mohammad Al Mashal (Mohammed Khalid) was wearing an orange rain coat, a black Adidas jumper with an orange graphic, and black Adidas tracksuit bottoms.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on (01) 666 8600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

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