Huge search after empty pram and child’s belongings found next to river bank in Greater Manchester

A DESPERATE manhunt is underway in Stockport after an empty pram and child’s belongings were found next to the river in Etherow Country Park this afternoon.

Concerns were raised with police after the pram was found close to the rivers edge, with witnesses reporting “paraphernalia in the water”

Specialist firefighters are searching the River Etherow, close to a weir in the country park.

Police, ambulances and at least one helicopter are reported to be at the scene.

A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service told Manchester Evening News: “Greater Manchester Police called us at 11.52am.

“We are currently at the scene with two fire engines, a tactical rescue unit and a boat.

“A pram and a child’s belongings were seen at the weir, but we are not aware of anyone being reported in the water and we have not found anyone in the water.”