Manchester canal night time closure following deaths

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    Part of a canal towpath in Manchester is to be sealed off at night time following the deaths of two teenagers.

    Orlando Nyero and Charlie Pope were both found dead in Rochdale Canal in two separate incidents.

    Both 19-year-olds went missing after nights out in the city centre.

    Manchester Water Safety Partnership said gates will be put up to seal off parts of the towpath near bars after 10:00pm.

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