A WOMAN'S body has been recovered from the West Bridgewater Canal in Leigh.

She was found in the water near Mather Lane Bridge yesterday at around 8.15am. Police believe she had been in the canal since Tuesday evening.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and police are now trying to identify her.

Anyone with information about the identity of the woman is asked to contact Leigh Police Station on 0161 856 7253.

A WOMAN'S body has been recovered from the West Bridgewater Canal in Leigh but her identity is unknown.

She was found in the water near Mather Lane Bridge yesterday at around 8.15am yesterday. Police believe she had been in the canal since Tuesday evening.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and police are now trying to identify her.

Anyone with information about the identity of the woman is asked to contact Leigh Police Station on 0161 856 7253.