A man died near Whaley Bridge canal basin in the High Peak following a tragic incident at the weekend. 

Police were called to Whaley Bridge just after 7.20am on Sunday (3 April) to reports of a body in the canal. 

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police told the Chronicle: “Officers attended and, sadly, a man believed to be aged in his 50s had died. His family have been made aware and our thoughts are with them. 

“At this time officers do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances, and a file is being prepared for the coroner.” 

Police would still like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area between around 11pm on Saturday 2 April and 7.20am on Sunday 3 April. 

If you have any information which you think could help, contact them on 101, online at https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/, via a private Facebook message or send a direct message on Twitter, quoting reference 22000188391. 

You can also Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org 

Read more from the Glossop Chronicle

Click here for more of the latest news

Click here to read the latest edition of the paper online

Click here to find out where you can pick up a copy of the paper