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Police appeal follows recovery of woman's body from Strinesdale reservoir

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after recovering the body of a woman from Strinesdale Reservoir in Oldham. The incident occurred around 4:50pm on Sunday, following reports of a woman in difficulty in the water. Police state there are no suspicious circumstances and are seeking information from anyone who may have seen her entering the water or in the moments prior.

Emergency crews pulled a woman’s body from Strinesdale Reservoir on Sunday evening after she was seen struggling in the water.

Police, fire and ambulance teams raced to the Oldham beauty spot at about 4:50 pm following 999 calls that a woman had got into difficulty. Searches ended with the recovery of her body; officers say there are no suspicious circumstances.

Greater Manchester Police now want to hear from anyone who saw the woman walk towards the water or enter it in the minutes before the alarm was raised. Witnesses can call 101 quoting log 2357 17/08/25, use the force’s LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk, or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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