Man and dog found dead after canal boat fire

27 December 2025

The body of a man and his assistance dog have been found after a fire on a canal boat in the early hours of Christmas Day.

The remains were discovered in Crooke Hall Moorings, Standish, Greater Manchester, at about 03:30 GMT.

Formal identification is due to take place by Greater Manchester Police.

Officers said they were conducting investigations at the scene.

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